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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: $24,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals     149      
Rear Seat Package       430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720  
Leather seating surfaces       1,590    
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Heated front seats       740    
Panoramic sunroof       1,070 1,070 1,070
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Metal pedals     94      
Rear Seat Package       400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669  
Leather seating surfaces       1,479    
Rear spoiler       279 279  
Heated front seats       688    
Panoramic sunroof       995 995 995
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,226 4,850 2,520 1,070
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 4,510 2,343 995
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $54,325 $59,695 $89,395
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $50,583 $55,577 $83,318

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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: $23,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,698
Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$54,325$59,695$89,395
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-680-1,880-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$53,645$57,815$85,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$4,170$31,455
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$50,583$55,577$83,318
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-633-1,750-4,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$49,950$53,827$79,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0$3,877$29,365

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

Model Year200920092009201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
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
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Console with shifter$150$150$150  $150
Console without shifter   $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat   $50$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$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
Navigation system$600$600$600  $600
Satellite radio     $200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
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$25$25   
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  $75
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,275$6,400$7,475$6,955$8,155$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$680$1,880$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-633-1,750-4,003

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

Model Year20092010
ModelOutbackE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.1 in
Length188.7 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.9 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, large1100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested427573%
Total Not Requested155027%

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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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