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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: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $12,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Limited Package 4,400 3,400            
Navigation system 1,550 1,550            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 700 700 700 700 700  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445            
Multimedia Package     2,790 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)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Limited Package 4,056 3,207            
Navigation system 1,294 1,294            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 651 651 651 651 651  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203            
Multimedia Package     2,595 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)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 8,760 8,760 8,760 8,760 5,960 6,600
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 8,147 8,147 8,147 8,147 5,543 6,138
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $44,435 $44,855 $47,655 $48,065 $47,410 $68,105
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $41,386 $41,777 $44,381 $44,762 $44,153 $63,518

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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: $12,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,410
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,784$35,784$44,435$44,855$47,655$48,065$47,410$68,105
Adjustments for Features0-950-505-630-2,205-2,330-705-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$34,834$43,930$44,225$45,450$45,735$46,705$67,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,070
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$41,386$41,777$44,381$44,762$44,153$63,518
Adjustments for Features0-881-470-587-2,054-2,170-657-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$32,297$40,916$41,190$42,327$42,592$43,496$62,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$274$1,411$1,676$2,580$21,571

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo tray$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rack$300$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Door sill trim plates       $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$5,240$4,795$4,920$6,495$6,620$4,995$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$505$630$2,205$2,330$705$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-470-587-2,054-2,170-657-1,031

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

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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