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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: $30,645

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $43,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,509

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $40,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183  
Limited Package       5,000    
Navigation system       2,000 2,000 2,000
Class II trailer hitch       353 369 353
Universal garage door opener       77 77 77
Cargo net       42 42 42
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119  
Limited Package       4,538    
Navigation system       1,830 1,823 1,822
Class II trailer hitch       229 240 229
Universal garage door opener       50 50 50
Cargo net       28 28 28
Options (change) 4,005 1,665 575 7,655 2,671 2,472
Options (change) 3,726 1,549 535 6,794 2,260 2,129
Destination 995 995 995 695 695 695
Total Price $74,550 $97,610 $126,870 $30,645 $34,961 $35,262
Total Invoice $69,403 $90,848 $118,059 $28,509 $32,322 $32,748

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,000
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T7M5M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$74,550$97,610$126,870$30,645$34,961$35,262
Adjustments for Features-7,405-15,485-19,3350-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,145$82,125$107,535$30,645$34,836$34,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,980$40,390$0$4,191$3,492
Total Invoice$69,403$90,848$118,059$28,509$32,322$32,748
Adjustments for Features-6,894-14,412-17,9920-116-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,509$76,436$100,067$28,509$32,206$31,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,927$37,558$0$3,697$3,194

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75   
Power door closers $300$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$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   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Roof rack   $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $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     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Hood scoop    $100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Running boards $350$350   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100   
App support $0$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
Media drive $15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200   
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
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   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$14,220$22,300$26,150$6,815$6,940$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,405$15,485$19,335$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,894-14,412-17,9920-116-1,045

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182009
ModelGLSOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in105.1 in
Length202.0 in188.7 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in63.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.9 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested442576%
Total Not Requested140024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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