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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,366

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,252

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTribeca
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $34,095
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $31,962
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 720      
Cargo tray 160 160 160 50
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 770    
Class III trailer hitch 530 530 530  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Navigation system       4,000
Rear bumper protector       65
Cargo cover       75
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Class II trailer hitch       681
Roof rack       215
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Heated front seats 670      
Cargo tray 149 149 149 33
Roof rack crossbars 228 228 228  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 716    
Class III trailer hitch 493 493 493  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720 1,720  
Navigation system       3,478
Rear bumper protector       43
Cargo cover       49
Obstacle detection, rear       234
Class II trailer hitch       511
Roof rack       117
Options (change) 6,990 6,270 2,785 5,446
Options (change) 6,501 5,831 2,590 4,465
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $52,465 $62,945 $93,760 $40,366
Total Invoice $48,854 $58,600 $87,258 $37,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,429
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTribeca
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8440, 12385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$52,465$62,945$93,760$40,366
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-8,940-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,465$60,895$84,820$38,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$32,355$0
Total Invoice$48,854$58,600$87,258$37,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-8,320-1,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,854$56,692$78,938$35,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,838$30,084$0

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

Model Year2009200920092014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTribeca
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,195$8,245$15,135$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$8,940$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-8,320-1,827

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

Model Year20092014
ModelM-ClassTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in108.2 in
Length188.5 in191.5 in
Width75.2 in73.9 in
Height70.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.437.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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