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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $14,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Limited Package 4,600 3,500          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Sunroof 995 995          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 700 700 700  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393        
Multimedia Package       2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package       3,500 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
iPod integration       375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces       1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim             0
Limited Package 4,223 3,288          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668        
Sunroof 829 829          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 651 651 651  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295        
Multimedia Package       2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package       3,255 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669
iPod integration       349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces       1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 9,845 9,845 6,345 4,075
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 9,155 9,155 5,900 3,789
Destination 750 750 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $43,620 $45,370 $46,220 $63,350
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $40,627 $42,255 $43,045 $59,123

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,850
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$43,620$45,370$46,220$63,350
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-720-1,895-945-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$42,900$43,475$45,275$63,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$575$2,375$20,155
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$40,627$42,255$43,045$59,123
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-671-1,765-880-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$39,956$40,490$42,165$58,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$534$2,209$18,892

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

Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$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$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Hood scoop  $100    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Door sill trim plates      $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 leather seating surfaces      $0
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,450$4,600$5,220$6,395$5,445$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$720$1,895$945$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-671-1,765-880-275

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

Model Year20122009
ModelLegacyC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length186.4 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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