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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: $35,279

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $68,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,547

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $63,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920142014
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
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 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $27,281 $30,034
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 319 319
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,300 1,300
Sunroof         1,445 1,445
Special Appearance Package         1,000 1,000
Eyesight Driver Assist System         1,295 1,295
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 239 239
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,085 1,085
Sunroof         1,203 1,203
Special Appearance Package         835 835
Eyesight Driver Assist System         1,079 1,079
Options (change) 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,930 5,359 5,359
Options (change) 2,725 2,725 2,725 2,725 4,441 4,441
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $103,605 $145,505 $141,405 $201,105 $35,279 $38,279
Total Invoice $96,505 $135,563 $131,750 $187,271 $32,547 $35,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,499
Model Year200920092009200920142014
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5CVT-6T5
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$103,605$145,505$141,405$201,105$35,279$38,279
Adjustments for Features-9,180-11,880-10,530-11,980-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,425$133,625$130,875$189,125$35,179$38,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$3,100
Total Invoice$96,505$135,563$131,750$187,271$32,547$35,300
Adjustments for Features-8,551-11,068-9,811-11,156-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,954$124,495$121,939$176,115$32,455$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,541$33,985$88,161$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092009200920142014
ModelSLSLSLSLOutbackOutback
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
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 manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
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 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$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
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$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
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  
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, 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$100
Total Value of Features$17,645$20,345$18,995$20,445$8,565$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,180$11,880$10,530$11,980$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,551-11,068-9,811-11,156-920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

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