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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: $29,690

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $70,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $66,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920102010
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i3.6R
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 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $21,663 $26,186
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Limited Package         4,000 3,000
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,668 1,668
Limited Package         3,689 2,838
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,000 5,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,357 4,506
Destination 875 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $29,690 $33,690
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $27,715 $31,387

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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: $57,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,927
Model Year200920092009200920102010
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$29,690$33,690
Adjustments for Features-13,030-15,730-14,380-15,8300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,645$126,845$124,095$182,345$29,690$32,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$3,050
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$27,715$31,387
Adjustments for Features-12,138-14,656-13,399-14,7410-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,642$118,182$115,626$169,805$27,715$30,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,984$88,163$0$2,787

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092009200920102010
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i3.6R
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
6-speed manual    $150 
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
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  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
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  
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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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  
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   $100$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  
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$18,320$21,020$19,670$21,120$5,290$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,030$15,730$14,380$15,830$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,138-14,656-13,399-14,7410-885

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092010
ModelSLOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in107.9 in
Length180.4 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested290068%
Total Not Requested134032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested95028%

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