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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $66,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $62,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $28,795 $29,350
Wood trim     0 0    
Universal garage door opener         77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183  
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Metal pedals           149
Wood trim     0 0    
Universal garage door opener         50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119  
Navigation system         1,822 1,822
Metal pedals           94
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,260 2,226
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,991 1,966
Destination 875 875 875 875 645 645
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $33,900 $34,366
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $31,431 $31,961

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,869
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$33,900$34,366
Adjustments for Features-11,880-14,580-13,230-14,6800-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,795$127,995$125,245$183,495$33,900$33,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$734$0
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$31,431$31,961
Adjustments for Features-11,066-13,584-12,327-13,6700-1,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,714$119,254$116,698$170,876$31,431$30,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,984$88,162$586$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 $1000
5-speed manual    $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $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
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Roof rack    $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Hood scoop    $100 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
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
Compass    $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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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   $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
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$6,240$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,880$14,580$13,230$14,680$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,066-13,584-12,327-13,6700-1,116

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
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 2.5 XT Limited

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

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