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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $22,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,018

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $20,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $29,058 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Universal garage door opener 77      
Rear spoiler 380 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030
Universal garage door opener 50      
Rear spoiler 285 279 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888
Options (change) 457 3,230 1,610 2,030
Options (change) 335 3,004 1,497 1,888
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $32,377 $54,595 $62,275 $91,805
Total Invoice $30,018 $50,835 $57,977 $85,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,044
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,377$54,595$62,275$91,805
Adjustments for Features0-830-2,530-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,377$53,765$59,745$87,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$33,935
Total Invoice$30,018$50,835$57,977$85,440
Adjustments for Features0-773-2,355-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,018$50,062$55,622$81,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,560$31,558

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

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,705$7,405$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$2,530$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-773-2,355-3,820

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

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.1 in
Length186.2 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height59.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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