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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: $30,645

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $39,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,509

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $36,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGLGLGLGL
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Limited Package 5,000            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183          
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Cargo net 42 42 42        
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353        
Class IV trailer hitch       575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720    
Roof rack crossbars       320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090  
Limited Package 4,538            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119          
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822        
Cargo net 28 28 28        
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229        
Class IV trailer hitch       535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670    
Roof rack crossbars       298 298 298 298
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014  
Options (change) 7,655 2,671 2,472 4,325 4,325 1,985 895
Options (change) 6,794 2,260 2,129 4,024 4,024 1,847 833
Destination 695 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,645 $34,961 $35,262 $69,800 $71,450 $94,210 $123,920
Total Invoice $28,509 $32,322 $32,748 $64,981 $66,515 $87,681 $114,381

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,719
Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGLGLGLGL
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 980, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$30,645$34,961$35,262$69,800$71,450$94,210$123,920
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-6,180-6,330-14,435-18,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,645$34,836$34,137$63,620$65,120$79,775$105,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,191$3,492$0$1,500$16,155$41,590
Total Invoice$28,509$32,322$32,748$64,981$66,515$87,681$114,381
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,045-5,753-5,893-13,435-17,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,509$32,206$31,703$59,228$60,622$74,246$97,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,697$3,194$0$1,394$15,018$37,883

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2009200920092016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGLGLGLGL
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
Power door closers     $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention      $150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300$300$300
Cargo net$40$40$40  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150$150
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 air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Hood scoop $100     
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40$40
Running boards     $350$350
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600  $600$600
Satellite radio     $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,040$8,040$13,095$13,245$21,350$25,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$6,180$6,330$14,435$18,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,045-5,753-5,893-13,435-17,270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in121.0 in
Length188.7 in201.6 in
Width69.7 in76.4 in
Height63.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested447577%
Total Not Requested135023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63

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

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