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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: $36,337

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,740

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585            
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172        
Remote start 470 470 470 470        
Premium Driver Assistance Package         3,050      
Multimedia Package         2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package         1,950      
Rear spoiler         350      
Heated steering wheel         250      
Power trunk closer         250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         850 850   850
Heated front seats         580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720 720
Driver Assistance Package           2,250 2,250 2,250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           700    
Leather seating surfaces           1,620    
Advanced Lighting Package             1,050  
AMG Leather Package             2,590  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323            
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112        
Remote start 352 352 352 352        
Premium Driver Assistance Package         2,837      
Multimedia Package         2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package         1,814      
Rear spoiler         326      
Heated steering wheel         233      
Power trunk closer         233      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         791 791   791
Heated front seats         539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670 670 670
Driver Assistance Package           2,093 2,093 2,093
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           651    
Leather seating surfaces           1,507    
Advanced Lighting Package             977  
AMG Leather Package             2,409  
Options (change) 2,727 2,227 642 642 10,200 8,340 8,810 6,020
Options (change) 2,202 1,787 464 464 9,489 7,758 8,195 5,600
Destination 915 915 915 915 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,337 $38,537 $38,047 $40,247 $51,445 $62,735 $75,905 $80,715
Total Invoice $33,740 $35,766 $35,490 $37,468 $47,917 $58,415 $70,663 $75,136

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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: $16,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,087
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,337$38,537$38,047$40,247$51,445$62,735$75,905$80,715
Adjustments for Features-980-980-1,070-1,0700-2,175-1,825-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,357$37,557$36,977$39,177$51,445$60,560$74,080$78,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$9,115$22,635$27,545
Total Invoice$33,740$35,766$35,490$37,468$47,917$58,415$70,663$75,136
Adjustments for Features-910-910-998-9960-2,025-1,699-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,830$34,856$34,492$36,472$47,917$56,390$68,964$73,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,662$3,642$0$8,473$21,047$25,613

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD    $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power trunk closer    $350   
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150    
Remote start via app    $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150    
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200    
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250    
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150    
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$150
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    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Raised top speed limiter       $0
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100    
App support    $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100    
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  $200 
Boost gauge     $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Cornering lights      $50 
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150 
LED headlights      $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
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$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300$300
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100   
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Suggestive steering    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,250$9,250$9,340$9,340$8,270$10,445$10,095$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$980$1,070$1,070$0$2,175$1,825$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-910-998-9960-2,025-1,699-1,606

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

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in111.8 in
Length189.9 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,623 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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested350089%
Total Not Requested45011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested260085%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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