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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: $31,038

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,773

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Limited Package 4,000 3,000        
Class II trailer hitch 353 353        
Sunroof 995 995        
Leather seating surfaces     1,780 1,780 1,780  
Class III trailer hitch     550 550 550 550
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245 245
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Cargo tray     160 160 160 160
Heated front seats     750 750    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668        
Limited Package 3,689 2,838        
Class II trailer hitch 229 229        
Sunroof 829 829        
Leather seating surfaces     1,655 1,655 1,655  
Class III trailer hitch     512 512 512 512
Roof rack crossbars     228 228 228 228
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Cargo tray     149 149 149 149
Heated front seats     698 698    
Options (change) 7,348 6,348 4,205 4,205 3,455 955
Options (change) 6,415 5,564 3,912 3,912 3,214 889
Destination 695 695 875 875 875 875
Total Price $31,038 $35,038 $51,570 $60,870 $61,920 $94,420
Total Invoice $28,773 $32,445 $48,023 $56,672 $57,648 $87,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,752
Model Year201020102011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 980, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$31,038$35,038$51,570$60,870$61,920$94,420
Adjustments for Features0-950-535-3,035-2,585-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,038$34,088$51,035$57,835$59,335$84,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$6,800$8,300$33,710
Total Invoice$28,773$32,445$48,023$56,672$57,648$87,873
Adjustments for Features0-880-498-2,826-2,407-9,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,773$31,565$47,525$53,846$55,241$78,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$6,321$7,716$31,344

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

Model Year201020102011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000  
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals     $75
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,650$5,235$7,735$7,285$14,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$535$3,035$2,585$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-498-2,826-2,407-9,004

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

Model Year20102011
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.7 in
Length188.2 in188.5 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.4,706 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested326577%
Total Not Requested97523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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