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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $31,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $29,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $55,950 $86,050
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $52,034 $80,026
Limited Package 5,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Metal pedals     149    
Premium I Package       2,410 1,710
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710  
Leather seating surfaces       1,550  
Limited Package 4,538        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Metal pedals     94    
Premium I Package       2,241 1,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660  
Leather seating surfaces       1,442  
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,226 4,670 1,710
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 4,343 1,590
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $61,495 $91,235
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $57,252 $85,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,932
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$61,495$91,235
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-4,370-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$57,125$85,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$28,740
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$57,252$85,091
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-4,068-5,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$53,184$80,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0$26,899

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

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150 
Folding third row seats   $600 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback 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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Rear-facing third row seats   $0 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,525$6,600$9,770$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$4,370$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-4,068-5,008

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

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in112.4 in
Length188.7 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height63.2 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested257544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

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