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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: $33,833

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $46,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,473

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $42,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6RGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $77,375
Base Invoice $26,643 $71,959
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 550
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
iPod integration   375
Cargo tray   160
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 512
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
iPod integration   349
Cargo tray   149
Options (change) 4,543 1,595
Options (change) 4,035 1,484
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,833 $79,845
Total Invoice $31,473 $74,318

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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: $34,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,783
Model Year20132008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6RGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6382hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17295/40-21
Total Price$33,833$79,845
Adjustments for Features0-11,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,833$67,960
Total Invoice$31,473$74,318
Adjustments for Features0-11,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,473$63,256

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition 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$100 
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
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
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$4,850$16,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,062

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132008
ModelOutbackGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in121.1 in
Length189.0 in200.6 in
Width71.7 in76.0 in
Height65.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.5,434 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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260076%
Total Not Requested82524%

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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