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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $30,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $28,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $55,950 $86,050
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $52,034 $80,026
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Premium I Package     2,410 1,710
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710  
iPod integration     425 425
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Premium I Package     2,241 1,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660  
iPod integration     395 395
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
Leather seating surfaces     1,442  
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 5,605 2,645
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 5,212 2,459
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $62,430 $92,170
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $58,121 $85,960

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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: $26,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,893
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6268hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$62,430$92,170
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,255-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$58,175$86,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$28,740
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$58,121$85,960
Adjustments for Features0-882-3,961-4,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$54,160$81,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0$26,899

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

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$5,465$8,770$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,255$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-3,961-4,901

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

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackE-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in112.4 in
Length188.2 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested315073%
Total Not Requested119027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

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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