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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,040

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $11,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $10,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,495 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $36,355 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165        
Navigation Package 1,500        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Blind spot warning system   550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Sport Package   2,175      
Premium 2 Package   2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107        
Navigation Package 1,331        
Universal garage door opener 56        
Blind spot warning system   512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Sport Package   2,023      
Premium 2 Package   2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,750 13,065 8,560 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 1,494 12,151 7,961 6,956 4,547
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $41,040 $52,940 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065
Total Invoice $38,644 $49,300 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,774
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$41,040$52,940$60,285$73,655$79,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-5,195-3,870-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$49,845$55,090$69,785$73,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245$19,940$24,000
Total Invoice$38,644$49,300$56,130$68,564$73,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,882-4,837-3,603-4,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,644$46,418$51,293$64,961$68,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875$18,543$22,318

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

Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Adjustable center differential$275    
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
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
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75  $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 recliner, 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 seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,050$9,145$11,245$9,920$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$5,195$3,870$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,882-4,837-3,603-4,859

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

Model Year20152016
ModelWRXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length180.9 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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