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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,150

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $27,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,482

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $26,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $28,473 $31,227
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,100    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Cargo tray 100 100 100    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795 795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch       550 550
Metal pedals       170 170
Rear bumper protector       95 95
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 1,953    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Cargo tray 93 93 93    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663 663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,913 1,913
Class II trailer hitch       412 412
Metal pedals       110 110
Rear bumper protector       61 61
Options (change) 13,220 13,220 3,370 3,905 3,905
Options (change) 12,297 12,297 3,135 3,159 3,159
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Total Price $63,085 $71,685 $99,235 $35,150 $38,150
Total Invoice $58,733 $66,731 $92,351 $32,482 $35,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,296
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$63,085$71,685$99,235$35,150$38,150
Adjustments for Features-2,100-2,450-7,4750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,985$69,235$91,760$35,150$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$30,775$0$2,500
Total Invoice$58,733$66,731$92,351$32,482$35,236
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,281-6,9560-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,778$64,450$85,395$32,482$34,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,672$28,617$0$2,292

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassOutbackOutback
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $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  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$8,660$9,010$14,035$6,560$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$2,450$7,475$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-2,281-6,9560-462

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelM-ClassOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in108.1 in
Length189.1 in189.6 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height70.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested114037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested114037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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 Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

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 Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

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