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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $18,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $21,848 $26,369
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof           1,445 1,445
Limited Package           4,300 3,300
Navigation system           1,550 1,550
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof           1,203 1,203
Limited Package           3,964 3,115
Navigation system           1,294 1,294
Options (change) 10,890 10,890 8,560 7,480 4,890 7,295 6,295
Options (change) 10,128 10,128 7,961 6,956 4,547 6,461 5,612
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 725 725
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,765 $53,262 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065 $31,215 $35,215
Total Invoice $47,277 $49,316 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595 $29,034 $32,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,304
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$50,765$53,262$60,285$73,655$79,065$31,215$35,215
Adjustments for Features-4,230-5,755-6,705-5,380-6,7300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,535$47,507$53,580$68,275$72,335$31,215$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800$0$3,050
Total Invoice$47,277$49,316$56,130$68,564$73,595$29,034$32,706
Adjustments for Features-3,939-5,329-6,243-5,008-6,2640-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,338$43,987$49,887$63,556$67,331$29,034$31,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$649$6,549$20,218$23,993$0$2,790

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo tray     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack     $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,670$11,195$12,145$10,820$12,170$5,440$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$5,755$6,705$5,380$6,730$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,939-5,329-6,243-5,008-6,2640-882

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

Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.8 in107.9 in
Length184.5 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.671.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested307567%
Total Not Requested149033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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