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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: $35,430

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,991

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995                  
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170            
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler         300 300 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear         970   970   970 970
Wood trim                 0 0
AMG Leather Package                   3,090
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663                  
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110            
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler         279 279 279 279    
Obstacle detection, rear         902   902   902 902
Wood trim                 0 0
AMG Leather Package                   2,874
Options (change) 2,165 170 170 170 12,480 11,510 12,480 11,510 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 1,773 110 110 110 11,608 10,706 11,608 10,706 9,004 10,250
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,430 $36,040 $37,040 $39,240 $48,155 $47,605 $51,375 $50,815 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $32,991 $33,681 $34,641 $36,620 $44,847 $44,336 $47,842 $47,321 $47,614 $67,630

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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: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,028
Model Year2017201720172017201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,430$36,040$37,040$39,240$48,155$47,605$51,375$50,815$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-3,955-805-4,245-4,245-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,475$35,235$32,795$34,995$47,630$47,605$49,150$49,115$50,405$71,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,760$1,320$3,520$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695
Total Invoice$32,991$33,681$34,641$36,620$44,847$44,336$47,842$47,321$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-3,683-752-3,970-3,962-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,308$32,929$30,671$32,658$44,358$44,336$45,770$45,738$46,939$66,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,621$1,363$3,350$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,152

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

Model Year2017201720172017201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850      
Cruise control $150  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100      
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25      
Parking guidance system - passive    $250 $250 $250$250
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10      
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350      
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200      
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200      
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200      
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250      
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200      
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25      
Obstacle detection, front    $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $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      
Roof rack$300$300        
Roof rails  $250$250      
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$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$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275      
Rear bumper protector  $40$40      
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0      
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125      
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Media drive    $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0      
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400      
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25      
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25      
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25        
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer         $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125      
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50$50      
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 $100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200      
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75      
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$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$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$200$200      
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350      
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control         $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100     $100
Total Value of Features$10,350$7,200$10,640$10,640$6,920$6,395$8,620$8,095$7,120$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$805$4,245$4,245$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,683-752-3,970-3,962-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142

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

Model Year20172012
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested182550%
Total Not Requested182550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
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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