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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: $32,960

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelWRXWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233            
Universal garage door opener 111 111            
Door sill trim plates 161              
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Rearview camera     460 460 460 460 460 460
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151            
Universal garage door opener 72 72            
Door sill trim plates 104              
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Rearview camera     428 428 428 428 428 428
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 505 344 8,330 8,330 8,330 8,330 5,530 6,870
Options (change) 327 223 7,748 7,748 7,748 7,748 5,144 6,390
Destination 860 860 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,960 $42,099 $44,005 $44,425 $47,225 $47,635 $46,980 $68,375
Total Invoice $30,895 $39,670 $40,987 $41,378 $43,982 $44,363 $43,754 $63,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,606
Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelWRXWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,960$42,099$44,005$44,425$47,225$47,635$46,980$68,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,595-1,720-3,295-3,420-1,795-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$40,124$42,410$42,705$43,930$44,215$45,185$66,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,164$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$30,895$39,670$40,987$41,378$43,982$44,363$43,754$63,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,861-1,486-1,602-3,069-3,185-1,672-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,895$37,809$39,501$39,776$40,913$41,178$42,082$61,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,914$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,129

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

Model Year20182018201220122012201220122012
ModelWRXWRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10      
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100      
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275      
Limited-slip front differential $500      
Limited-slip rear differential $300      
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0 $0$0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200      
Hood scoop$100$100      
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0      
Infotainment 
App support$0$0      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0      
Navigation system $600      
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Voice control for audio system$25       
Voice control for nav and audio $100      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75$75      
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125       
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0      
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional) $0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Wheels, dark finish$0$0      
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$3,860$5,835$5,455$5,580$7,155$7,280$5,655$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,595$1,720$3,295$3,420$1,795$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,861-1,486-1,602-3,069-3,185-1,672-2,140

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,277 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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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