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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: $35,450

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $46,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,641

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $43,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $28,106 $30,860
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575    
Lighting Package 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,195 2,195
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795 795
Class II trailer hitch       550 550
Remote start       450 450
Wheel-lip moldings       450 450
Rear bumper protector       95 95
Cargo net       70 70
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535    
Lighting Package 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,830 1,830
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663 663
Class II trailer hitch       412 412
Remote start       337 337
Wheel-lip moldings       337 337
Rear bumper protector       61 61
Cargo net       45 45
Options (change) 11,005 2,570 575 4,605 4,605
Options (change) 10,237 2,391 535 3,685 3,685
Destination 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $81,550 $98,515 $126,870 $35,450 $38,450
Total Invoice $75,914 $91,690 $118,059 $32,641 $35,395

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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: $38,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,208
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$81,550$98,515$126,870$35,450$38,450
Adjustments for Features-7,590-11,830-13,8800-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,960$86,685$112,990$35,450$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,725$39,030$0$2,500
Total Invoice$75,914$91,690$118,059$32,641$35,395
Adjustments for Features-7,065-11,010-12,9160-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,849$80,680$105,143$32,641$34,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,831$36,294$0$2,294

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSOutbackOutback
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
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
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
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  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$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  
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
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 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$15,170$19,410$21,460$7,580$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,590$11,830$13,880$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,065-11,010-12,9160-460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182015
ModelGLSOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in108.1 in
Length202.0 in189.6 in
Width76.1 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,594 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

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 support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested101539%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165072%
Total Not Requested65028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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