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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: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690        
Premium Package 2,700              
Interior Package 2,300 2,300            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Rear spoiler 300 300            
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970        
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480        
Lighting Package   800 800 800        
AMG Leather Package     2,590          
Wood trim     0          
EyeSight and Navigation Package         2,085 1,585    
Metal pedals         172 172 172 172
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502        
Premium Package 2,511              
Interior Package 2,139 2,139            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669        
Rear spoiler 279 279            
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902        
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376        
Lighting Package   744 744 744        
AMG Leather Package     2,409          
Wood trim     0          
EyeSight and Navigation Package         1,738 1,323    
Metal pedals         112 112 112 112
Options (change) 14,210 12,310 12,300 9,710 2,257 1,757 172 172
Options (change) 13,215 11,448 11,439 9,030 1,850 1,435 112 112
Destination 925 925 925 925 915 915 915 915
Total Price $53,535 $61,825 $77,125 $82,535 $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777
Total Invoice $49,852 $57,562 $71,791 $76,822 $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116

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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: $17,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,236
Model Year20152015201520152018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 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$53,535$61,825$77,125$82,535$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777
Adjustments for Features-245-3,195-1,745-2,89500-90-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,290$58,630$75,380$79,640$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$22,090$26,350$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$49,852$57,562$71,791$76,822$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116
Adjustments for Features-228-2,975-1,624-2,69500-84-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,624$54,587$70,167$74,127$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,963$20,543$24,503$0$2,026$1,666$3,644

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

Model Year20152015201520152018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0    
AWD $1700  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention    $150$150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150    
Hill descent control    $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400    
Lane sway warning    $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150    
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    
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200    
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100
App support$0$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225    
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$200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75    
Chronometer  $100$100    
Cornering lights $50$50$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$150$150$150    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$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$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100       
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$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 inserts in seating surfaces   $450    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300    
Wood trim $300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$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$9,795$12,745$11,295$12,445$9,550$9,550$9,640$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$3,195$1,745$2,895$0$0$90$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-228-2,975-1,624-2,69500-84-84

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

Model Year20152018
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 Capacity18.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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