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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: $37,980

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $35,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,126

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $33,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6R LimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $55,900
Base Invoice $31,227 $51,987
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Proximity key   1,110
Cargo tray   160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Proximity key   1,032
Cargo tray   149
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 3,735 17,085
Options (change) 3,049 15,888
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,980 $73,860
Total Invoice $35,126 $68,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,589
Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6R LimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6335hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$37,980$73,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,980$69,525
Total Invoice$35,126$68,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,126$64,715

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackGL
Trim3.6R LimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel 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 fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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, driver seat $50
Memory system, 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 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
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$8,410$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,035

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in121.1 in
Length189.6 in200.6 in
Width72.4 in76.0 in
Height66.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested320056%
Total Not Requested249044%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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