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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: $37,830

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $7,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGLAGLA
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $33,400 $50,600
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458    
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172    
Remote start 470 470 470 470    
Interior Package         1,700  
Premium Package         1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package         2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package         1,500 1,500
Convenience Package         400 400
Panoramic sunroof         1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package           1,700
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343    
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112    
Remote start 352 352 352 352    
Interior Package         1,581  
Premium Package         1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package         2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package         1,395 1,395
Convenience Package         372 372
Panoramic sunroof         1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package           1,581
Options (change) 3,185 2,685 1,100 1,100 10,750 9,900
Options (change) 2,545 2,130 807 807 9,998 9,207
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995 995
Total Price $37,830 $41,730 $39,645 $42,095 $45,145 $61,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,266
Model Year202120212021202120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGLAGLA
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$37,830$41,730$39,645$42,095$45,145$61,495
Adjustments for Features-1,360-1,360-1,450-1,4500-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,470$40,370$38,195$40,645$45,145$58,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,725$4,175$0$13,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year202120212021202120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGLAGLA
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote start via app    $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter    $150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Front splitter spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Color seat belts     $0
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Interior trim, special color     $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $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$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$7,525$7,525$7,615$7,615$6,165$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$1,360$1,450$1,450$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-129-104-68-640-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20212018
ModelOutbackGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length191.3 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in71.0 in
Height66.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested290073%
Total Not Requested105027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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
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
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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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