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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: $34,955

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,346

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795          
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295          
Remote start 450 450          
Metal pedals 170 170          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package     1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580 580      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310 310      
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Premium 4 Package           5,700  
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Premium 3 Package             2,450
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663          
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913          
Remote start 337 337          
Metal pedals 110 110          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package     1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539 539      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288 288      
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Premium 4 Package           5,301  
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Premium 3 Package             2,279
Options (change) 3,710 3,710 7,415 7,415 5,145 10,490 4,650
Options (change) 3,023 3,023 6,896 6,896 4,785 9,756 4,325
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $34,955 $37,955 $47,840 $50,347 $58,070 $76,615 $78,375
Total Invoice $32,346 $35,100 $44,556 $46,605 $54,070 $71,317 $72,954

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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: $15,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,334
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,955$37,955$47,840$50,347$58,070$76,615$78,375
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2,7950-1,525-2,775-6,015-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,660$35,160$47,840$48,822$55,295$70,600$74,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$982$7,455$22,760$26,645
Total Invoice$32,346$35,100$44,556$46,605$54,070$71,317$72,954
Adjustments for Features-2,124-2,5850-1,412-2,584-5,599-3,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,222$32,515$44,556$45,193$51,486$65,718$69,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,293$0$637$6,930$21,162$24,777

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

Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   $850 
Cruise control  $150$150$150 $150
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention     $150 
Collision preparation system, rear     $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200 
Lane keeping assist     $400 
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Pedestrian detection$50$50   $50 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer     $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration     $50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   $0$0
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,725$10,225$7,430$8,955$10,205$13,445$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$2,795$0$1,525$2,775$6,015$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,124-2,5850-1,412-2,584-5,599-3,621

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

Model Year20162017
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in111.8 in
Length189.6 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested252558%
Total Not Requested184042%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%

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