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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,770

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $33,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $31,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i3.6RE350E550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $57,720 $64,800
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $53,680 $60,264
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Limited Package 3,964 3,115    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 5,850 4,850 5,020 5,020
Options (change) 5,258 4,409 4,668 4,668
Destination 725 725 875 875
Total Price $29,770 $33,770 $63,615 $70,695
Total Invoice $27,831 $31,503 $59,223 $65,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,429
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i3.6RE350E550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,770$33,770$63,615$70,695
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,405-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$32,820$57,210$63,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$6,680
Total Invoice$27,831$31,503$59,223$65,807
Adjustments for Features0-886-5,963-6,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,831$30,617$53,260$59,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$0$6,213

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i3.6RE350E550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, automatic  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,265$10,720$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,405$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-5,963-6,334

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20112012
ModelOutbackE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in185.0 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested307567%
Total Not Requested149033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%

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