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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: $41,065

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,733

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $2,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $37,750 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165      
Universal garage door opener 85      
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 3,350
Satellite radio   460    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler   300    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,000
Wood trim       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 3,115
Satellite radio   428    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler   279    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,860
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 250 9,795 9,035 9,315
Options (change) 163 9,110 8,403 8,662
Destination 820 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,065 $44,660 $49,900 $70,490
Total Invoice $38,733 $41,596 $46,469 $65,763

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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: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,329
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,065$44,660$49,900$70,490
Adjustments for Features-2,6150-2,800-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,450$44,660$47,100$68,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,440$23,505
Total Invoice$38,733$41,596$46,469$65,763
Adjustments for Features-2,4660-2,607-2,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,267$41,596$43,862$63,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,266$21,998

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

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,410$3,795$6,595$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0$2,800$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4660-2,607-2,169

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

Model Year20172011
ModelWRXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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