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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,337

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,740

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625        
Premium 1 Package 1,250              
Leather Seating Package 1,950              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Rear spoiler 350              
Heated front seats 580              
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850        
Heated steering wheel 250              
Power trunk closer 250              
Leather seating surfaces   1,620            
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700            
Advanced Lighting Package     1,050          
AMG Leather Package     2,590          
EyeSight and Navigation Package         2,085      
Metal pedals         172 172 172 172
Remote start         470 470 470 470
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581        
Premium 1 Package 1,163              
Leather Seating Package 1,814              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Rear spoiler 326              
Heated front seats 539              
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791        
Heated steering wheel 233              
Power trunk closer 233              
Leather seating surfaces   1,507            
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651            
Advanced Lighting Package     977          
AMG Leather Package     2,409          
EyeSight and Navigation Package         1,738      
Metal pedals         112 112 112 112
Remote start         352 352 352 352
Options (change) 6,825 4,515 4,985 2,195 2,727 642 642 642
Options (change) 6,350 4,200 4,637 2,042 2,202 464 464 464
Destination 995 995 995 995 915 915 915 915
Total Price $48,070 $58,910 $72,080 $76,890 $36,337 $36,952 $38,047 $40,247
Total Invoice $44,778 $54,857 $67,105 $71,578 $33,740 $34,443 $35,490 $37,468

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,726
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$48,070$58,910$72,080$76,890$36,337$36,952$38,047$40,247
Adjustments for Features-155-2,330-1,980-1,880-3,0500-3,140-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,915$56,580$70,100$75,010$33,287$36,952$34,907$37,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,665$22,185$27,095$0$3,665$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$44,778$54,857$67,105$71,578$33,740$34,443$35,490$37,468
Adjustments for Features-144-2,170-1,843-1,750-2,8320-2,929-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,634$52,687$65,262$69,828$30,908$34,443$32,561$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,053$20,628$25,194$0$3,535$1,653$3,637

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0    
AWD $1700  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100       
Heated steering wheel$100     $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25 $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350       
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25    
Remote start    $150$150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150 $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200 $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25 $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300    
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150      
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150    
Roof rack    $300$300  
Roof rails      $250$250
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 wiper    $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500    
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500    
Limited-slip rear differential  $300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250    
Raised top speed limiter   $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300      
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
Navigation app     $50  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0 $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information    $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system     $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25       
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200 $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75$75    
Chronometer $100$100$100    
Cornering lights  $50     
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Fog lights    $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150     
LED headlights  $1000     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150    
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100       
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50    
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0    
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,880$11,055$10,705$10,605$11,775$8,725$11,865$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$2,330$1,980$1,880$3,050$0$3,140$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-2,170-1,843-1,750-2,8320-2,929-2,923

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.8 in108.1 in
Length184.5 in189.9 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.673.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested232559%
Total Not Requested162541%

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