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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: $34,269

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $54,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,671

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $50,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $87,000
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $80,910
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch 369 353  
Metal pedals   149  
Class III trailer hitch     510
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Class II trailer hitch 240 229  
Metal pedals   94  
Class III trailer hitch     474
Options (change) 2,629 2,579 510
Options (change) 2,231 2,195 474
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $34,269 $34,719 $88,385
Total Invoice $31,671 $32,190 $82,259

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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: $46,746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,625
Model Year200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17295/40-20
Total Price$34,269$34,719$88,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-8,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,269$33,519$80,265
Cost Above Minimum$750$0$0
Total Invoice$31,671$32,190$82,259
Adjustments for Features0-1,113-7,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,671$31,077$74,702
Cost Above Minimum$594$0$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,790$13,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,113-7,557

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

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.7 in
Length188.7 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height63.2 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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