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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,358

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $45,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,502

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $42,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Lighting Package 1,390            
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375          
Premium 1 Package 3,830            
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575        
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Obstacle detection, rear 970            
Heated second row seats 620 620          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720            
Class II trailer hitch       547 547 547 547
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,085 1,585    
Cargo net       81 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector       107 107    
Wheel-lip moldings       458 458 458 458
Remote start       470 470 470 470
Lighting Package 1,293            
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279          
Premium 1 Package 3,562            
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535        
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Obstacle detection, rear 902            
Heated second row seats 577 577          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670            
Class II trailer hitch       410 410 410 410
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,738 1,323    
Cargo net       52 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector       69 69    
Wheel-lip moldings       343 343 343 343
Remote start       352 352 352 352
Options (change) 12,225 2,820 575 3,748 3,248 1,556 1,556
Options (change) 11,372 2,624 535 2,964 2,549 1,157 1,157
Destination 995 995 995 915 915 915 915
Total Price $82,770 $98,765 $126,870 $37,358 $39,558 $38,961 $41,161
Total Invoice $77,049 $91,923 $118,059 $34,502 $36,528 $36,183 $38,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,468
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$82,770$98,765$126,870$37,358$39,558$38,961$41,161
Adjustments for Features-6,530-9,870-11,82000-50-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,240$88,895$115,050$37,358$39,558$38,911$41,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,655$38,810$0$2,200$1,553$3,753
Total Invoice$77,049$91,923$118,059$34,502$36,528$36,183$38,161
Adjustments for Features-6,079-9,186-10,99900-46-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,970$82,737$107,060$34,502$36,528$36,137$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,767$36,090$0$2,026$1,635$3,613

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10$10
Power door closers $300$300    
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25$25    
Remote start   $150$150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Around view cameras $500$500    
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention  $150    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400     
Lane sway warning   $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25    
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rack   $300$300  
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
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$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200    
Running boards $350$350    
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
Media drive$15$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Surround sound $250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200    
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200    
Massage, driver seat $100$100    
Massage, passenger seat $100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$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    
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$15,370$18,710$20,660$8,840$8,840$8,890$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$9,870$11,820$0$0$50$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,079-9,186-10,99900-46-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in108.1 in
Length202.0 in189.9 in
Width76.1 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested81531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring

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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