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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Limited Package 4,300 3,300        
Sunroof 1,445 1,445        
Navigation system 1,550 1,550        
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300    
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590  
Rear spoiler     300      
Rearview camera     450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Universal Media Interface           1,290
Wood trim           0
Limited Package 3,964 3,115        
Sunroof 1,203 1,203        
Navigation system 1,294 1,294        
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139    
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464  
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479  
Rear spoiler     279      
Rearview camera     418 418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Universal Media Interface           1,200
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 8,010 7,710 5,410 2,460
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 7,449 7,170 5,031 2,288
Destination 725 725 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $42,485 $43,885 $46,035 $62,785
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $39,572 $40,874 $42,874 $58,599

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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: $12,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,882
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,215$35,215$42,485$43,885$46,035$62,785
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,3950-975-1,250-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$32,820$42,485$42,910$44,785$62,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$425$2,300$20,015
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$39,572$40,874$42,874$58,599
Adjustments for Features-1,344-2,2240-908-1,164-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,690$30,482$39,572$39,966$41,710$58,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$394$2,138$18,761

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

Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$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
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,465$4,070$5,045$5,320$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,395$0$975$1,250$285
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,344-2,2240-908-1,164-266

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

Model Year20112010
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested136530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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