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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Metal pedals   149      
Universal Media Interface     1,290 1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Heated front seats     740 740  
Rear spoiler     300    
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070 1,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Metal pedals   94      
Universal Media Interface     1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Heated front seats     688 688  
Rear spoiler     279    
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479
Panoramic sunroof     995 995 995
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 5,710 5,410 4,670
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 5,311 5,032 4,344
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $40,185 $41,585 $45,295
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $37,434 $38,736 $42,187

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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: $9,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,993
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,900$34,366$40,185$41,585$45,295
Adjustments for Features-2,585-3,7850-975-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$30,581$40,185$40,610$42,920
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$425$2,735
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$37,434$38,736$42,187
Adjustments for Features-2,397-3,5200-908-2,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,034$28,441$37,434$37,828$39,975
Cost Above Minimum$593$0$0$394$2,541

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

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0  $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,440$7,640$3,855$4,830$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$3,785$0$975$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,397-3,5200-908-2,212

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

Model Year20082010
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length188.7 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height63.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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