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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: $32,137

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $40,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,735

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $37,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelGLGLGLGLOutbackOutback
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089 $21,939 $26,460
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575 575    
Roof rack crossbars 320 320 320 320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Limited Package         4,400 3,400
Navigation system         1,550 1,550
Class II trailer hitch         353 353
Sunroof         1,445 1,445
Illuminated door sill trim plates         319 319
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535 535    
Roof rack crossbars 298 298 298 298    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Limited Package         4,056 3,207
Navigation system         1,294 1,294
Class II trailer hitch         229 229
Sunroof         1,203 1,203
Illuminated door sill trim plates         239 239
Options (change) 7,645 7,645 895 895 8,067 7,067
Options (change) 7,111 7,111 833 833 7,021 6,172
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $72,170 $73,770 $91,770 $121,270 $32,137 $36,137
Total Invoice $67,184 $68,672 $85,412 $112,847 $29,735 $33,407

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,913
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelGLGLGLGLOutbackOutback
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$72,170$73,770$91,770$121,270$32,137$36,137
Adjustments for Features-8,095-8,245-13,710-18,2850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,075$65,525$78,060$102,985$32,137$35,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$13,985$38,910$0$3,050
Total Invoice$67,184$68,672$85,412$112,847$29,735$33,407
Adjustments for Features-7,536-7,675-12,760-17,0150-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,648$60,997$72,652$95,832$29,735$32,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$13,004$36,184$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelGLGLGLGLOutbackOutback
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Cargo net  $40$40  
Cargo tray    $40$40
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Running boards  $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,535$13,685$19,150$23,725$5,440$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,095$8,245$13,710$18,285$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,536-7,675-12,760-17,0150-878

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152012
ModelGLOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.0 in107.9 in
Length201.6 in188.2 in
Width76.4 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested134052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested134052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
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 streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested337578%
Total Not Requested96522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
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 streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267577%
Total Not Requested80023%

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