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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: $14,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $13,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Limited Package 3,300          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77        
Rear spoiler 389 389        
Navigation system 2,000          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
AMG Line     2,175      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Limited Package 3,017          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50        
Rear spoiler 292 292        
Navigation system 1,830          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
AMG Line     2,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 5,949 649 6,050 3,665 3,935 1,345
Options (change) 5,308 461 5,627 3,409 3,660 1,251
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $47,295 $58,060 $71,030 $76,040
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $44,055 $54,066 $66,128 $70,787

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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: $11,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,800
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$33,239$35,939$47,295$58,060$71,030$76,040
Adjustments for Features-5750-3,105-6,405-6,005-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$44,190$51,655$65,025$70,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$7,465$20,835$25,895
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$44,055$54,066$66,128$70,787
Adjustments for Features-5340-2,892-5,964-5,591-5,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$41,163$48,102$60,537$65,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0$6,939$19,374$24,080

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

Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
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 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Hood scoop $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,250$4,675$7,780$11,080$10,680$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$3,105$6,405$6,005$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-2,892-5,964-5,591-5,544

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

Model Year20092018
ModelLegacyC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.8 in
Length186.2 in184.5 in
Width68.1 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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