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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $77,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $72,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackE-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanAMG E63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $106,950
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $99,464
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals   149  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Front sport buckets     2,500
Wood trim     0
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals   94  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Front sport buckets     2,325
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 3,220
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 2,995
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $111,165
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $103,454

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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: $66,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,958
Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackE-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanAMG E63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4245hp H6603hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/35-20
Total Price$33,900$34,366$111,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-11,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$99,720
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$103,454
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-10,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$92,803
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackE-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanAMG E63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Drift mode  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,565$16,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-10,651

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

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in115.7 in
Length188.7 in194.2 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height63.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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