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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: $34,505

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,009

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $56,033 $28,473 $31,227
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Wood trim       0    
Eyesight Driver Assist System         795 795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         2,295 2,295
Metal pedals         170 170
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Wood trim       0    
Eyesight Driver Assist System         663 663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         1,913 1,913
Metal pedals         110 110
Options (change) 13,120 13,120 10,320 11,660 3,260 3,260
Options (change) 12,203 12,203 9,599 10,845 2,686 2,686
Destination 925 925 925 925 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $49,845 $53,445 $53,345 $74,535 $34,505 $37,505
Total Invoice $46,422 $49,770 $49,677 $69,503 $32,009 $34,763

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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: $16,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,484
Model Year201420142014201420162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$49,845$53,445$53,345$74,535$34,505$37,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-150-700-1,155-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,845$51,595$53,195$73,835$33,350$35,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,350$23,990$0$2,500
Total Invoice$46,422$49,770$49,677$69,503$32,009$34,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-140-653-1,071-1,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,422$48,047$49,537$68,850$30,938$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$3,115$22,428$0$2,291

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

Model Year201420142014201420162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rack    $300$300
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
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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 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
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,120$7,970$6,270$6,820$7,275$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$150$700$1,155$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-140-653-1,071-1,534

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

Model Year20142016
ModelC-ClassOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in108.1 in
Length180.7 in189.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.473.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

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