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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,137

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $26,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,735

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5i3.6RGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Navigation system 1,550 1,550            
Limited Package 4,400 3,400            
Sunroof 1,445 1,445            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 310 310        
Class II trailer hitch 353 353            
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830        
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620        
Navigation system 1,294 1,294            
Limited Package 4,056 3,207            
Sunroof 1,203 1,203            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 288 288        
Class II trailer hitch 229 229            
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562        
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507        
Options (change) 8,067 7,067 7,055 7,055 1,295 1,295 575 575
Options (change) 7,021 6,172 6,562 6,562 1,205 1,205 535 535
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $32,137 $36,137 $60,480 $59,080 $66,820 $63,985 $101,450 $108,600
Total Invoice $29,735 $33,407 $56,312 $55,010 $62,208 $59,286 $94,414 $101,063

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,507
Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5i3.6RGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$32,137$36,137$60,480$59,080$66,820$63,985$101,450$108,600
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,445-3,945-6,270-6,220-11,845-12,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,137$35,187$55,035$55,135$60,550$57,765$89,605$96,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$100$5,515$2,730$34,570$41,070
Total Invoice$29,735$33,407$56,312$55,010$62,208$59,286$94,414$101,063
Adjustments for Features0-878-5,070-3,673-5,837-5,763-11,023-11,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,735$32,529$51,242$51,337$56,371$53,523$83,391$89,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0$95$5,129$2,281$32,149$38,193

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5i3.6RGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75 $75$75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat     $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo tray$40$40      
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rack$300$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
9 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50      
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights      $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Chronometer      $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,290$5,240$9,735$8,235$10,560$10,510$16,135$16,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,445$3,945$6,270$6,220$11,845$12,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-5,070-3,673-5,837-5,763-11,023-11,628

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.8 in
Length188.2 in189.1 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height65.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested340078%
Total Not Requested94022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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