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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: $33,435

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,328

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,695

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Model Year20172017201720172011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170        
Lighting Package         985 985 985 985
Multimedia Package         2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package         1,995 1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720 720
Rearview camera         460 460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660 660 660
Heated front seats         750 750 750  
Proximity key         1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler         300      
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim               0
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110        
Lighting Package         916 916 916 916
Multimedia Package         2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package         1,855 1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669 669 669 669
Rearview camera         428 428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614 614 614
Heated front seats         698 698 698  
Proximity key         1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler         279      
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 170 170 170 170 11,330 11,030 9,035 7,315
Options (change) 110 110 110 110 10,537 10,258 8,403 6,802
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $33,435 $36,040 $37,040 $39,240 $46,195 $47,805 $49,900 $68,490
Total Invoice $31,328 $33,681 $34,641 $36,620 $43,023 $44,520 $46,469 $63,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,410
Model Year20172017201720172011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,435$36,040$37,040$39,240$46,195$47,805$49,900$68,490
Adjustments for Features-2,505-3,005-6,445-6,4450-975-1,250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$33,035$30,595$32,795$46,195$46,830$48,650$68,015
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$0$635$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$31,328$33,681$34,641$36,620$43,023$44,520$46,469$63,903
Adjustments for Features-2,347-2,808-6,028-6,0150-908-1,164-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,981$30,873$28,613$30,605$43,023$43,612$45,305$63,460
Cost Above Minimum$368$2,260$0$1,992$0$589$2,282$20,437

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

Model Year20172017201720172011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual    $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850    
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200    
Backup collision intervention  $150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200    
Lane departure warning  $200$200    
Lane sway warning  $25$25    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300      
Roof rails  $250$250    
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 wiper$175$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Rear bumper protector  $40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound       $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25    
Traffic information       $25
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200    
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$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$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 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,675$9,175$12,615$12,615$6,170$7,145$7,420$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$3,005$6,445$6,445$0$975$1,250$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,347-2,808-6,028-6,0150-908-1,164-443

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

Model Year20172011
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in108.7 in
Length189.6 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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