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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: $33,209

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,774

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,324

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $55,900
Base Invoice $28,795 $51,987
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Cargo tray   160
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Cargo tray   149
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Options (change) 1,569 3,480
Options (change) 1,334 3,236
Destination 645 875
Total Price $33,209 $60,255
Total Invoice $30,774 $56,098

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,907
Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$33,209$60,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,209$56,585
Total Invoice$30,774$56,098
Adjustments for Features0-3,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,774$52,681

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,417

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,605 lb.5,280 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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