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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: $33,210

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,896

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195            
Metal pedals 170 170            
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
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    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830            
Metal pedals 110 110            
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
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    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 2,365 2,365 10,850 10,850 10,850 10,850 8,050 9,390
Options (change) 1,940 1,940 10,092 10,092 10,092 10,092 7,488 8,734
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $46,525 $46,945 $49,745 $50,155 $49,500 $70,895
Total Invoice $30,896 $33,650 $43,331 $43,722 $46,326 $46,707 $46,098 $66,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,477
Model Year20152015201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,210$36,210$46,525$46,945$49,745$50,155$49,500$70,895
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,6200-125-1,700-1,825-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,090$34,590$46,525$46,820$48,045$48,330$49,300$70,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$30,896$33,650$43,331$43,722$46,326$46,707$46,098$66,114
Adjustments for Features-1,042-1,5050-116-1,583-1,700-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,854$32,145$43,331$43,606$44,743$45,007$45,912$65,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,291$0$275$1,412$1,676$2,581$22,130

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

Model Year20152015201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350      
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250      
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75      
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo tray$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rack$300$300      
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 wiper$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0      
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 
App support$0$0      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Heated second row seats$200$200      
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200      
Machined alloy wheels$350$350      
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,340$5,720$5,845$7,420$7,545$5,920$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$1,620$0$125$1,700$1,825$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,042-1,5050-116-1,583-1,700-186-653

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

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in108.7 in
Length189.6 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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