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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: $25,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,773

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $23,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Limited Package 4,000 3,000        
Class II trailer hitch 353 353        
Sunroof 995 995        
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Cargo tray     100 100 100 100
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668        
Limited Package 3,689 2,838        
Class II trailer hitch 229 229        
Sunroof 829 829        
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Cargo tray     93 93 93 93
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 7,348 6,348 7,355 7,355 1,395 675
Options (change) 6,415 5,564 6,841 6,841 1,298 628
Destination 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,038 $35,038 $58,080 $56,580 $65,220 $100,000
Total Invoice $28,773 $32,445 $54,080 $52,685 $60,720 $93,065

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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: $22,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,814
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$31,038$35,038$58,080$56,580$65,220$100,000
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,825-3,125-6,025-12,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,038$34,088$53,255$53,455$59,195$87,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$200$5,940$34,520
Total Invoice$28,773$32,445$54,080$52,685$60,720$93,065
Adjustments for Features0-880-4,493-2,910-5,609-11,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,773$31,565$49,587$49,775$55,111$81,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$188$5,524$32,101

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

Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
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    
Roof rack$300$300    
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
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$50$50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
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$4,150$5,100$8,975$7,275$10,175$16,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,825$3,125$6,025$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-4,493-2,910-5,609-11,377

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

Model Year20102015
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.8 in
Length188.2 in189.1 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft371.0 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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested314074%
Total Not Requested110026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested106552%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested106552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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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