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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,964

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $36,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,458

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $34,292

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Model Year200820182018
ModelGLOutbackOutback
TrimGL450 / GL3203.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,900 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $51,987 $33,064 $36,089
Premium II Package 8,600    
Heating Package 810    
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Class IV trailer hitch 510    
iPod integration 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Proximity key 1,110    
Cargo tray 160    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Rear bumper protector   107  
Premium II Package 7,998    
Heating Package 753    
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Class IV trailer hitch 474    
iPod integration 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Proximity key 1,032    
Cargo tray 149    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 17,085 654 547
Options (change) 15,888 479 410
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $73,860 $36,964 $40,152
Total Invoice $68,750 $34,458 $37,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,488
Model Year200820182018
ModelGLOutbackOutback
TrimGL450 / GL3203.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$73,860$36,964$40,152
Adjustments for Features-6,2350-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,625$36,964$37,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$68,750$34,458$37,414
Adjustments for Features-5,8040-2,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,946$34,458$34,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$67

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820182018
ModelGLOutbackOutback
TrimGL450 / GL3203.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,795$7,560$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8040-2,889

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082018
ModelGLOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in108.1 in
Length200.6 in189.9 in
Width76.0 in72.4 in
Height72.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested360063%
Total Not Requested209037%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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