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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: $18,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $17,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Sunroof 995 995            
Limited Package 4,600 3,500            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186          
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85          
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 350 350      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319          
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio       460        
Leather Seating Package       1,950 1,950      
Heated front seats       580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720 720
Premium Package         700      
Blind spot warning system         550      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable         310      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           700    
Leather seating surfaces           1,620    
AMG Leather Package             2,590  
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668          
Sunroof 829 829            
Limited Package 4,223 3,288            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121          
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55          
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 326 326      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239          
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio       428        
Leather Seating Package       1,814 1,814      
Heated front seats       539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670 670
Premium Package         651      
Blind spot warning system         512      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable         288      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           651    
Leather seating surfaces           1,507    
AMG Leather Package             2,409  
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 6,260 7,360 5,240 5,510 2,920
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 5,823 6,846 4,874 5,125 2,716
Destination 750 750 750 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $47,505 $52,212 $59,635 $72,605 $77,615
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $44,251 $48,345 $55,531 $67,593 $72,252

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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: $14,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,563
Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$47,505$52,212$59,635$72,605$77,615
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-3,845-5,320-7,020-6,620-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$43,660$46,892$52,615$65,985$71,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$3,232$8,955$22,325$27,385
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$44,251$48,345$55,531$67,593$72,252
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-3,582-4,926-6,537-6,163-6,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$40,669$43,419$48,994$61,430$66,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$2,750$8,325$20,761$25,467

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

Model Year20122012201220182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD   $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator    $100   
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
6 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  
Hood scoop  $100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50     
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,625$3,775$7,520$8,995$10,695$10,295$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$3,845$5,320$7,020$6,620$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-3,582-4,926-6,537-6,163-6,116

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

Model Year20122018
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.17.4 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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