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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: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,708

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $4,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012201220122012
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $37,750 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Limited-slip rear differential         2,030
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107        
Universal garage door opener 56        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Limited-slip rear differential         1,888
Options (change) 250 10,850 10,850 8,050 11,420
Options (change) 163 10,092 10,092 7,488 10,622
Destination 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,040 $46,525 $49,745 $49,500 $72,925
Total Invoice $38,708 $43,331 $46,326 $46,098 $68,002

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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: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year20162012201220122012
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,040$46,525$49,745$49,500$72,925
Adjustments for Features0-785-2,485-985-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$45,740$47,260$48,515$71,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775$25,400
Total Invoice$38,708$43,331$46,326$46,098$68,002
Adjustments for Features0-731-2,314-917-1,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,708$42,600$44,012$45,181$66,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581$23,738

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

Model Year20162012201220122012
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
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 
PIN Code Access$10    
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275    
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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 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
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,935$5,720$7,420$5,920$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785$2,485$985$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-731-2,314-917-1,664

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

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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