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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: $38,823

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182020
ModelOutbackOutbackGLA
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGLA250
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $34,250
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
Remote start 470 470  
Interior Package     1,700
Premium Package     1,800
Multimedia Package     2,300
Driver Assistance Package     1,500
Convenience Package     400
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
AWD     2,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
Remote start 352 352  
Interior Package     1,581
Premium Package     1,674
Multimedia Package     2,139
Driver Assistance Package     1,395
Convenience Package     372
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
AWD     1,860
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 2,513 928 12,750
Options (change) 2,018 695 11,858
Destination 915 915 995
Total Price $38,823 $40,533 $47,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,255
Model Year201820182020
ModelOutbackOutbackGLA
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGLA250
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6208hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,823$40,533$47,995
Adjustments for Features0-90-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,823$40,443$47,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182020
ModelOutbackOutbackGLA
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGLA250
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,325$7,415$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-111

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182020
ModelOutbackGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in173.9 in
Width72.4 in71.0 in
Height66.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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