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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: $33,710

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $69,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,346

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $64,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920162016
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 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $28,473 $31,227
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Wood trim     0 0    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         2,295 2,295
Metal pedals         170 170
Eyesight Driver Assist System           795
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Wood trim     0 0    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         1,913 1,913
Metal pedals         110 110
Eyesight Driver Assist System           663
Options (change) 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,465 3,260
Options (change) 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,023 2,686
Destination 875 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $102,905 $144,805 $140,705 $200,405 $33,710 $37,505
Total Invoice $95,854 $134,912 $131,099 $186,620 $31,346 $34,763

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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: $60,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,409
Model Year200920092009200920162016
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 V12175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$102,905$144,805$140,705$200,405$33,710$37,505
Adjustments for Features-8,695-11,395-10,045-11,4950-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,210$133,410$130,660$188,910$33,710$35,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$1,445
Total Invoice$95,854$134,912$131,099$186,620$31,346$34,763
Adjustments for Features-8,099-10,616-9,359-10,7040-2,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,755$124,296$121,740$175,916$31,346$32,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,541$33,985$88,161$0$1,239

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092009200920162016
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  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control    $150 
Lead vehicle start alert     $25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane sway warning     $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
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  
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 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$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 fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Heated second row seats    $200$200
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  
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
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$18,320$21,020$19,670$21,120$9,625$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,695$11,395$10,045$11,495$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,099-10,616-9,359-10,7040-2,178

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelSLOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.8 in108.1 in
Length180.4 in189.6 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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