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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $70,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $65,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Wood trim     0 0      
Limited Package         5,000    
Universal garage door opener         77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183  
Navigation system         2,000 2,000 2,000
Metal pedals             149
Wood trim     0 0      
Limited Package         4,538    
Universal garage door opener         50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119  
Navigation system         1,830 1,823 1,822
Metal pedals             94
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,260 2,260 2,226
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,537 1,992 1,966
Destination 875 875 875 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $30,250 $34,550 $35,016
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $28,252 $32,054 $32,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,401
Model Year2009200920092009200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$30,250$34,550$35,016
Adjustments for Features-11,945-14,645-13,295-14,7450-125-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,730$127,930$125,180$183,430$30,250$34,425$33,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$4,175$3,566
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$28,252$32,054$32,585
Adjustments for Features-11,127-13,645-12,388-13,7310-116-1,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,653$119,193$116,637$170,815$28,252$31,938$31,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,984$88,162$0$3,686$3,216

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920092009200920092009
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  $1000
5-speed manual    $0$0 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350   
Proximity key $250 $250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Roof rack    $300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300   
Hood scoop     $100 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25$25
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
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$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$18,120$20,820$19,470$20,920$6,175$6,300$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,945$14,645$13,295$14,745$0$125$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,127-13,645-12,388-13,7310-116-1,117

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092009
ModelSLOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in105.1 in
Length180.4 in188.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested315054%
Total Not Requested267546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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