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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $6,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $6,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $29,058 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Universal garage door opener 77        
Navigation system 2,000        
Rear spoiler 380        
Premium I Package   2,150 2,150    
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Limited-slip rear differential         3,990
Wood trim         0
Universal garage door opener 50        
Navigation system 1,823        
Rear spoiler 285        
Premium I Package   2,000 2,000    
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Limited-slip rear differential         3,711
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,457 7,420 7,420 5,270 7,690
Options (change) 2,158 6,900 6,900 4,900 7,151
Destination 625 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,377 $41,195 $42,945 $45,145 $66,965
Total Invoice $31,841 $38,372 $40,000 $42,045 $62,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,462
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,377$41,195$42,945$45,145$66,965
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-1,250-1,450-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,372$41,195$41,695$43,695$65,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$2,500$24,220
Total Invoice$31,841$38,372$40,000$42,045$62,485
Adjustments for Features-9310-1,164-1,350-1,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,910$38,372$38,836$40,695$61,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$464$2,323$22,667

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

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$4,145$5,395$5,595$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$1,250$1,450$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-9310-1,164-1,350-1,446

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

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height59.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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