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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: $33,204

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $68,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,729

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $63,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920132013
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 $23,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $22,123 $26,643
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 319 319
Wood trim     0 0    
Limited Package         4,600 3,600
Navigation system         1,550  
Sunroof         1,445  
Special Appearance Package         1,000  
Universal garage door opener           85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           186
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 239 239
Wood trim     0 0    
Limited Package         4,241 3,391
Navigation system         1,294  
Sunroof         1,203  
Special Appearance Package         834  
Universal garage door opener           55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           121
Options (change) 700 700 700 700 8,914 4,190
Options (change) 651 651 651 651 7,811 3,806
Destination 875 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $101,375 $143,275 $139,175 $198,875 $33,204 $33,480
Total Invoice $94,431 $133,489 $129,676 $185,197 $30,729 $31,244

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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: $57,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,419
Model Year200920092009200920132013
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 V12173hp 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$101,375$143,275$139,175$198,875$33,204$33,480
Adjustments for Features-12,380-15,080-13,730-15,180-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,995$128,195$125,445$183,695$31,854$33,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$1,626
Total Invoice$94,431$133,489$129,676$185,197$30,729$31,244
Adjustments for Features-11,532-14,050-12,793-14,136-1,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,899$119,439$116,883$171,061$29,480$31,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,984$88,162$0$1,764

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092009200920132013
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$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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Rearview camera    $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 air vents    $100$100
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
Sunroof    $900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25 
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0
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$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$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$18,570$21,270$19,920$21,370$7,540$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,380$15,080$13,730$15,180$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,532-14,050-12,793-14,136-1,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelSLOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in107.9 in
Length180.4 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,424 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
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 cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested300070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
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 Requested252574%
Total Not Requested90026%

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