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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 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
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Universal garage door opener 50 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) 7,260 2,260 2,226 5,710 5,410 4,670
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 5,311 5,032 4,344
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $40,185 $41,585 $45,295
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $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 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,536
Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$40,185$41,585$45,295
Adjustments for Features-2,520-2,645-3,7200-975-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$31,905$31,296$40,185$40,610$42,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$425$2,735
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$37,434$38,736$42,187
Adjustments for Features-2,354-2,454-3,4620-908-2,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,898$29,600$29,123$37,434$37,828$39,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,702$3,225$0$394$2,541

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

Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener$100$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$75   
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio     $200
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0  $0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,225$6,350$7,425$3,705$4,680$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$2,645$3,720$0$975$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,354-2,454-3,4620-908-2,212

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

Model Year20092010
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested382566%
Total Not Requested200034%

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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