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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: $20,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $19,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Limited Package 4,600 3,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Sunroof 995 995          
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319        
Multimedia Package       2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package       2,700      
Interior Package       2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim           0  
Limited Package 4,223 3,288          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668        
Sunroof 829 829          
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 279 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239        
Multimedia Package       2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package       2,511      
Interior Package       2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 10,190 7,490 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 9,476 6,965 6,956 4,547
Destination 750 750 750 925 925 925 925
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $49,515 $57,005 $72,305 $77,715
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $46,113 $53,079 $67,308 $72,339

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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: $15,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,239
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$49,515$57,005$72,305$77,715
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-5,120-7,420-6,470-7,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$44,395$49,585$65,835$70,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$5,190$21,440$25,700
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$46,113$53,079$67,308$72,339
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-4,768-6,909-6,023-7,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$41,345$46,170$61,285$65,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$4,825$19,940$23,901

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

Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD   $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
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    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Hood scoop  $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
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 + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
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$3,975$4,925$4,075$9,095$11,395$10,445$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$5,120$7,420$6,470$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-4,768-6,909-6,023-7,093

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

Model Year20122015
ModelLegacyC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.8 in
Length186.4 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height59.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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