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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: $11,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $10,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $29,058 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Universal garage door opener 77          
Rear spoiler 380 350 350      
Navigation system 2,000          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   500 500      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Universal garage door opener 50          
Rear spoiler 285 326 326      
Navigation system 1,823          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539 539      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   465 465      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 2,457 4,725 4,725 3,665 3,935 1,345
Options (change) 2,158 4,395 4,395 3,409 3,660 1,251
Destination 625 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $34,377 $45,970 $49,577 $58,060 $71,030 $76,040
Total Invoice $31,841 $42,823 $45,894 $54,066 $66,128 $70,787

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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: $8,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,647
Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,377$45,970$49,577$58,060$71,030$76,040
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,005-6,980-6,680-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$42,390$44,572$51,080$64,350$69,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,182$8,690$21,960$27,020
Total Invoice$31,841$42,823$45,894$54,066$66,128$70,787
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-4,633-6,500-6,219-6,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$39,488$41,261$47,566$59,909$64,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,773$8,078$20,421$25,127

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

Model Year200620182018201820182018
ModelOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $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 steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $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$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
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 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 steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
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     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$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
Total Value of Features$4,850$8,430$9,855$11,830$11,530$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$5,005$6,980$6,680$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,335-4,633-6,500-6,219-6,172

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

Model Year20062018
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.8 in
Length186.2 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height59.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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