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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: $33,782

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,650

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008200820082008
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 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172        
Multimedia Package         2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package         2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
iPod integration         375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)         710 710 710 710
Telematics service, such as OnStar         650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces         1,550 1,550 1,550  
Wood trim               0
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112        
Multimedia Package         2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package         2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
iPod integration         349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)         660 660 660 660
Telematics service, such as OnStar         604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces         1,442 1,442 1,442  
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 172 172 172 172 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 112 112 112 112 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 915 915 915 915 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,782 $36,482 $37,577 $39,777 $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $31,650 $34,091 $35,138 $37,116 $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970

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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: $11,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,557
Model Year20182018201820182008200820082008
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, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,782$36,482$37,577$39,777$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-3,580-4,480-7,620-7,6200-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,202$32,002$29,957$32,157$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$31,650$34,091$35,138$37,116$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,354-4,186-7,125-7,1100-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,296$29,905$28,013$30,006$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$283$1,892$0$1,993$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20182018201820182008200820082008
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    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225
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    
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    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100    
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 app$50$50      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$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
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights    $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$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200    
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 $75$75
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
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$8,025$8,925$12,065$12,065$4,445$5,620$5,895$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$4,480$7,620$7,620$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,354-4,186-7,125-7,1100-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20182008
ModelOutbackC-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in108.7 in
Length189.9 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,623 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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