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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,449

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $43,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,736

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $40,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XTGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $77,375
Base Invoice $26,641 $71,959
Limited Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Limited Package 2,144  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,823  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Options (change) 6,229 510
Options (change) 5,470 474
Destination 625 875
Total Price $35,449 $78,760
Total Invoice $32,736 $73,308

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,515
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XTGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17295/40-21
Total Price$35,449$78,760
Adjustments for Features0-10,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,449$67,955
Total Invoice$32,736$73,308
Adjustments for Features0-10,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,736$63,251

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XTGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$17,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,057

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in121.1 in
Length188.7 in200.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height63.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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