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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: $33,859

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $32,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,396

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $30,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $61,950
Base Invoice $29,367 $57,614
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Roof rack crossbars   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Roof rack crossbars   298
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Options (change) 1,569 3,520
Options (change) 1,334 3,275
Destination 695 875
Total Price $33,859 $66,345
Total Invoice $31,396 $61,764

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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: $27,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,881
Model Year20092011
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4335hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/55-19
Total Price$33,859$66,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,859$61,525
Total Invoice$31,396$61,764
Adjustments for Features0-4,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,396$57,277

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelOutbackGL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGL450 / GL350
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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
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$6,325$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,487

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
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.5,346 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 / GL350

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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