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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: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $50,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $47,524

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6RGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $84,450
Base Invoice $26,460 $78,539
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 600
Sunroof 1,445  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Roof rack crossbars   320
Cargo tray   160
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 558
Sunroof 1,203  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Roof rack crossbars   298
Cargo tray   149
Options (change) 7,067 1,630
Options (change) 6,172 1,517
Destination 775 875
Total Price $36,137 $86,955
Total Invoice $33,407 $80,931

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,053
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6RGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17295/40-21
Total Price$36,137$86,955
Adjustments for Features0-11,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,137$75,705
Total Invoice$33,407$80,931
Adjustments for Features0-10,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,407$70,460

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6RGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$4,775$16,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,471

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in121.1 in
Length188.2 in200.6 in
Width71.7 in76.0 in
Height65.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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