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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $10,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $9,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Limited Package 3,300          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77        
Rear spoiler 389 389 300 300    
Navigation system 2,000          
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Limited-slip rear differential           2,030
Limited Package 3,017          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50        
Rear spoiler 292 292 279 279    
Navigation system 1,830          
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Limited-slip rear differential           1,888
Options (change) 5,949 649 8,060 8,060 5,260 8,630
Options (change) 5,308 461 7,496 7,496 4,892 8,026
Destination 695 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $43,735 $46,955 $46,710 $70,135
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $40,735 $43,730 $43,502 $65,406

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,119
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,239$35,939$43,735$46,955$46,710$70,135
Adjustments for Features-5750-1,345-3,045-1,545-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$42,390$43,910$45,165$67,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$1,520$2,775$25,400
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$40,735$43,730$43,502$65,406
Adjustments for Features-5340-1,253-2,836-1,439-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$39,482$40,894$42,063$63,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0$1,412$2,581$23,737

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Hood scoop $100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$3,500$4,845$6,545$5,045$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$1,345$3,045$1,545$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-1,253-2,836-1,439-2,187

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacyC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in180.7 in
Width68.1 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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