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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: $37,358

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $45,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,502

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $42,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585          
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 547 547      
Rear bumper protector 107 107          
Cargo net 81 81 81 81      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458      
Remote start 470 470 470 470      
Lighting Package         1,390    
Premium 1 Package         3,830    
Driver Assistance Package         2,250 1,375  
Class IV trailer hitch         575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720    
Heated second row seats         620 620  
Obstacle detection, rear         970    
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Heated steering wheel         250 250  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323          
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 410 410      
Rear bumper protector 69 69          
Cargo net 52 52 52 52      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343      
Remote start 352 352 352 352      
Lighting Package         1,293    
Premium 1 Package         3,562    
Driver Assistance Package         2,093 1,279  
Class IV trailer hitch         535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670    
Heated second row seats         577 577  
Obstacle detection, rear         902    
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Heated steering wheel         233 233  
Options (change) 3,748 3,248 1,556 1,556 12,225 2,820 575
Options (change) 2,964 2,549 1,157 1,157 11,372 2,624 535
Destination 915 915 915 915 995 995 995
Total Price $37,358 $39,558 $38,961 $41,161 $82,770 $98,765 $126,870
Total Invoice $34,502 $36,528 $36,183 $38,161 $77,049 $91,923 $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: $38,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,468
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$37,358$39,558$38,961$41,161$82,770$98,765$126,870
Adjustments for Features00-50-50-6,530-9,870-11,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,358$39,558$38,911$41,111$76,240$88,895$115,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,553$3,753$0$12,655$38,810
Total Invoice$34,502$36,528$36,183$38,161$77,049$91,923$118,059
Adjustments for Features00-46-46-6,079-9,186-10,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,502$36,528$36,137$38,115$70,970$82,737$107,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,635$3,613$0$11,767$36,090

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGLSGLSGLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10   
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$150$150   
Remote start via app    $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150   
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$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention      $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist    $400$400 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$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$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$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$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
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
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200$200
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$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
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$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$8,840$8,840$8,890$8,890$15,370$18,710$20,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$50$50$6,530$9,870$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-46-46-6,079-9,186-10,999

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in121.1 in
Length189.9 in202.0 in
Width72.4 in76.1 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,623 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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 headlights200Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
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 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 Requested177569%
Total Not Requested81531%
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 assist400Yes
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 Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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 assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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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