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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,450

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $46,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,641

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $43,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Class II trailer hitch 550 550      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
Remote start 450 450      
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450      
Cargo net 70 70      
Rear bumper protector 95 95      
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375  
Class IV trailer hitch     575 575 575
Lighting Package     1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Class II trailer hitch 412 412      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
Remote start 337 337      
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337      
Cargo net 45 45      
Rear bumper protector 61 61      
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279  
Class IV trailer hitch     535 535 535
Lighting Package     1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Options (change) 4,605 4,605 11,005 2,570 575
Options (change) 3,685 3,685 10,237 2,391 535
Destination 850 850 995 995 995
Total Price $35,450 $38,450 $81,550 $98,515 $126,870
Total Invoice $32,641 $35,395 $75,914 $91,690 $118,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,208
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$35,450$38,450$81,550$98,515$126,870
Adjustments for Features0-500-7,590-11,830-13,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$37,950$73,960$86,685$112,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$12,725$39,030
Total Invoice$32,641$35,395$75,914$91,690$118,059
Adjustments for Features0-460-7,065-11,010-12,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,641$34,935$68,849$80,680$105,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0$11,831$36,294

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,580$8,080$15,170$19,410$21,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$7,590$11,830$13,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-7,065-11,010-12,916

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in121.1 in
Length189.6 in202.0 in
Width72.4 in76.1 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested101539%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165072%
Total Not Requested65028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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