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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,566

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $18,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $17,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Universal garage door opener 77          
Navigation system 2,000          
Class II trailer hitch 369 369        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590 590
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Universal garage door opener 50          
Navigation system 1,823          
Class II trailer hitch 240 240        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549 549
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 2,446 552 4,595 4,595 2,975 2,255
Options (change) 2,113 359 4,275 4,275 2,768 2,098
Destination 625 625 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,566 $36,872 $55,320 $53,820 $66,800 $101,580
Total Invoice $32,888 $34,050 $51,514 $50,119 $62,190 $94,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,340
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$35,566$36,872$55,320$53,820$66,800$101,580
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,455-755-5,970-11,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,566$36,422$52,865$53,065$60,830$89,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0$200$7,965$36,770
Total Invoice$32,888$34,050$51,514$50,119$62,190$94,535
Adjustments for Features0-416-2,286-703-5,558-11,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$33,634$49,228$49,416$56,632$83,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$746$0$188$7,404$34,190

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo mat$40$40    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,365$9,370$7,670$12,885$18,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,455$755$5,970$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-2,286-703-5,558-11,117

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.8 in
Length188.7 in189.1 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height63.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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

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