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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,270

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $20,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,857

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $18,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelWRXC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $54,450
Base Invoice $37,750 $50,639
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Bodyside moldings 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 480 4,955
Options (change) 312 4,608
Destination 795 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,270 $61,480
Total Invoice $38,857 $57,322

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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: $21,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,976
Model Year20162006
ModelWRXC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4362hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,270$61,480
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,665$61,480
Total Invoice$38,857$57,322
Adjustments for Features-1,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,346$57,322

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

Model Year20162006
ModelWRXC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,735$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5110

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

Model Year20162006
ModelWRXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length180.9 in178.4 in
Width70.7 in68.0 in
Height58.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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