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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: $17,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,671

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
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      
Interior Sport Package     0 0  
Special order charge     250 250  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Cargo tray     100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces       1,620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         590
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      
Interior Sport Package     0 0  
Special order charge     233 233  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Cargo tray     93 93 93
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces       1,507  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         549
Options (change) 2,629 2,579 2,735 4,355 2,355
Options (change) 2,231 2,195 2,545 4,052 2,191
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Total Price $34,269 $34,719 $51,450 $64,730 $100,530
Total Invoice $31,671 $32,190 $47,915 $60,266 $93,559

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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: $17,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,247
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp H6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$34,269$34,719$51,450$64,730$100,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-635-3,435-12,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,269$33,519$50,815$61,295$88,205
Cost Above Minimum$750$0$0$10,480$37,390
Total Invoice$31,671$32,190$47,915$60,266$93,559
Adjustments for Features0-1,113-591-3,198-11,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,671$31,077$47,324$57,068$82,089
Cost Above Minimum$594$0$0$9,744$34,765

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

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanML350ML550ML63 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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
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 
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 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$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$7,350$8,550$7,985$10,785$19,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$635$3,435$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,113-591-3,198-11,470

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

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,331 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 ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested17528%
Total Not Requested45072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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