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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $5,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Limited Package 4,400 3,400          
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Sunroof 1,445 1,445          
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Limited Package 4,056 3,207          
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Sunroof 1,203 1,203          
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 6,925 6,925 6,925 6,925 4,165
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 6,441 6,441 6,441 6,441 3,873
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $36,900 $40,650 $45,250 $45,850 $60,690
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $34,372 $37,860 $42,138 $42,696 $56,587

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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: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,835
Model Year2012201220062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$36,900$40,650$45,250$45,850$60,690
Adjustments for Features-2,935-3,8850-1,225-800-2,025-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$31,580$36,900$39,425$44,450$43,825$58,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$34,372$37,860$42,138$42,696$56,587
Adjustments for Features-2,730-3,6080-1,141-745-1,886-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,537$29,331$34,372$36,719$41,393$40,810$54,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,164

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

Model Year2012201220062006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,640$1,755$2,980$2,555$3,780$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$3,885$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,730-3,6080-1,141-745-1,886-2,051

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

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.9 in
Length188.2 in178.4 in
Width71.7 in68.0 in
Height65.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.2 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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested292567%
Total Not Requested141533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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