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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: $15,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,671

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Class II trailer hitch 369 353      
Metal pedals   149      
Leather seating surfaces     1,995 1,995  
Class III trailer hitch     530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Cargo tray     160 160 160
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Heated front seats     720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Class II trailer hitch 240 229      
Metal pedals   94      
Leather seating surfaces     1,855 1,855  
Class III trailer hitch     493 493 493
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Cargo tray     149 149 149
Roof rack crossbars     228 228 228
Heated front seats     670    
Options (change) 2,629 2,579 4,370 3,650 935
Options (change) 2,231 2,195 4,065 3,395 870
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Total Price $34,269 $34,719 $49,845 $60,325 $91,910
Total Invoice $31,671 $32,190 $46,418 $56,164 $85,538

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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: $16,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,076
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 680, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$34,269$34,719$49,845$60,325$91,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-285-2,335-9,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,269$33,519$49,560$57,990$82,535
Cost Above Minimum$750$0$0$8,430$32,975
Total Invoice$31,671$32,190$46,418$56,164$85,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,113-265-2,174-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,671$31,077$46,153$53,990$76,813
Cost Above Minimum$594$0$0$7,837$30,660

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

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat  $50$50$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$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100    
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
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$150$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$100$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$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,325$6,410$8,460$15,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$285$2,335$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,113-265-2,174-8,725

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

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.7 in
Length188.7 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height63.2 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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 ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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