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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: $42,099

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $1,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,670

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSTI LimitedC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,895 $32,900 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $38,587 $30,597 $36,270 $52,359
Universal garage door opener 111      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233      
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package   3,500 1,350 1,100
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570  
Limited-slip rear differential       3,990
Wood trim       0
Universal garage door opener 72      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151      
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package   3,255 1,256 1,023
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460  
Limited-slip rear differential       3,711
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 344 9,795 7,645 9,815
Options (change) 223 9,108 7,109 9,127
Destination 860 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $42,099 $43,570 $47,520 $69,090
Total Invoice $39,670 $40,580 $44,254 $64,461

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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: $3,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year2018200920092009
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, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$42,099$43,570$47,520$69,090
Adjustments for Features-1,6900-1,450-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,409$43,570$46,070$67,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500$24,420
Total Invoice$39,670$40,580$44,254$64,461
Adjustments for Features-1,5920-1,350-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,078$40,580$42,904$63,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,324$22,855

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

Model Year2018200920092009
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   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200   
Hood scoop$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
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$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in 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   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,735$5,045$6,495$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0$1,450$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5920-1,350-1,026

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,277 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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