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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: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $34,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $32,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringE350E550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $57,720 $64,800
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $53,680 $60,264
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Premium 1 Package         4,000 4,000
Premium 2 Package         2,450 2,450
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
Rear spoiler         300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Premium 1 Package         3,720 3,720
Premium 2 Package         2,279 2,279
Driver Assistance Package         2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669 669
Rear spoiler         279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 12,050 12,050
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 11,207 11,207
Destination 915 915 915 915 875 875
Total Price $35,695 $37,895 $37,405 $39,605 $70,645 $77,725
Total Invoice $33,276 $35,302 $35,026 $37,004 $65,762 $72,346

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,117
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringE350E550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,695$37,895$37,405$39,605$70,645$77,725
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-2,545-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$37,895$37,315$39,515$68,100$74,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$6,680
Total Invoice$33,276$35,302$35,026$37,004$65,762$72,346
Adjustments for Features00-84-84-2,369-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,276$35,302$34,942$36,920$63,393$69,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,666$3,644$0$6,212

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

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringE350E550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Wind blocker, automatic    $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100$100
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
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  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
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$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 
Alloy wheels    $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
Total Value of Features$9,400$9,400$9,490$9,490$11,945$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$2,545$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments00-84-84-2,369-2,741

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

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in108.7 in
Length189.9 in185.0 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft311.5 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, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested142536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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