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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: $15,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $14,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502
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
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
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 695 695 695 905 905 905 905 905
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $45,405 $45,825 $49,005 $49,415 $48,655
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $42,291 $42,681 $45,639 $46,020 $45,313

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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: $13,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,600
Model Year20092009200920132013201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$45,405$45,825$49,005$49,415$48,655
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-1,545-1,670-3,395-3,520-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$43,860$44,155$45,610$45,895$46,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,100
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$42,291$42,681$45,639$46,020$45,313
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-1,439-1,555-3,162-3,278-1,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$40,852$41,126$42,477$42,742$43,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0$274$1,625$1,890$2,882

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

Model Year20092009200920132013201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 app   $25$25$25$25$25
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     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150$150
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 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
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
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel 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 $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 
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$6,620$6,745$8,470$8,595$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$1,545$1,670$3,395$3,520$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-1,439-1,555-3,162-3,278-1,579

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

Model Year20092013
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length188.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height63.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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-dash200Yes
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
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
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested427573%
Total Not Requested155027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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