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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,250 Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||||
| Difference: $14,575 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252 Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||||
| Difference: $13,497 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,295 | $31,595 | $32,095 | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 |
| Base Invoice | $21,020 | $29,367 | $29,924 | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 |
| Limited Package | 5,000 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 77 | 77 | 77 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||
| Metal pedals | 149 | |||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Limited Package | 4,538 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 50 | 50 | 50 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,830 | 1,823 | 1,822 | |||||
| Metal pedals | 94 | |||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 7,260 | 2,260 | 2,226 | 9,150 | 9,150 | 9,150 | 9,150 | 6,350 |
| Options (change) | 6,537 | 1,992 | 1,966 | 8,510 | 8,510 | 8,510 | 8,510 | 5,906 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,250 | $34,550 | $35,016 | $44,825 | $45,245 | $48,045 | $48,455 | $47,800 |
| Total Invoice | $28,252 | $32,054 | $32,585 | $41,749 | $42,140 | $44,744 | $45,125 | $44,516 |
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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: $13,455 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,454 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 243hp H4 | 245hp H6 | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,250 | $34,550 | $35,016 | $44,825 | $45,245 | $48,045 | $48,455 | $47,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -125 | -1,200 | -1,120 | -1,245 | -2,820 | -2,945 | -1,320 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,250 | $34,425 | $33,816 | $43,705 | $44,000 | $45,225 | $45,510 | $46,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,175 | $3,566 | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 |
| Total Invoice | $28,252 | $32,054 | $32,585 | $41,749 | $42,140 | $44,744 | $45,125 | $44,516 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -116 | -1,117 | -1,043 | -1,160 | -2,626 | -2,743 | -1,229 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,252 | $31,938 | $31,468 | $40,706 | $40,980 | $42,118 | $42,382 | $43,287 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,686 | $3,216 | $0 | $274 | $1,412 | $1,676 | $2,581 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,075 | $5,200 | $6,275 | $6,195 | $6,320 | $7,895 | $8,020 | $6,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $125 | $1,200 | $1,120 | $1,245 | $2,820 | $2,945 | $1,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -116 | -1,117 | -1,043 | -1,160 | -2,626 | -2,743 | -1,229 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,331 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | No |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/55VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 31% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 31% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 31% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 31% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 31% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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