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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: $35,038

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $17,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,445

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $16,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackM-Class
Trim3.6RML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $48,500
Base Invoice $26,186 $45,105
Limited Package 3,000  
Navigation system 2,000 1,240
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Sunroof 995 1,290
Class III trailer hitch   490
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Limited Package 2,838  
Navigation system 1,668 1,153
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Sunroof 829 1,200
Class III trailer hitch   456
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Options (change) 6,348 3,710
Options (change) 5,564 3,451
Destination 695 775
Total Price $35,038 $52,985
Total Invoice $32,445 $49,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,746
Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackM-Class
Trim3.6RML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6302hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/55-18
Total Price$35,038$52,985
Adjustments for Features0-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,038$52,835
Total Invoice$32,445$49,331
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,445$49,191

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

Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackM-Class
Trim3.6RML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140

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

Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.7 in
Length188.2 in188.5 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested125037%
Total Not Requested212563%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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

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