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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelOutbackOutbackGLAGLA
Trim2.5i3.6RGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $29,109 $44,919
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 650 800
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rearview camera     450 450
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 605 744
Becker Map Pilot     528 528
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rearview camera     419 419
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 7,900 7,850
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 7,318 7,271
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $40,125 $57,075
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $37,352 $53,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,890
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelOutbackOutbackGLAGLA
Trim2.5i3.6RGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6T5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$31,784$35,784$40,125$57,075
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,175-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$34,834$36,950$50,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$13,950
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$37,352$53,115
Adjustments for Features0-881-2,956-5,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$32,297$34,396$47,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$12,972

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelOutbackOutbackGLAGLA
Trim2.5i3.6RGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,165$5,115$7,340$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,175$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-2,956-5,747

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in71.0 in
Height65.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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 streaming25Yes
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 port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested352581%
Total Not Requested81519%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 streaming25Yes
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 port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
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 GLA GLA250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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