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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: $32,743

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $21,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5iML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,495 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $22,123 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Navigation system 1,550      
Sunroof 1,445      
Limited Package 4,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186      
Class II trailer hitch 353      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 570 570 570
Premium I Package   3,850 3,850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,995 1,995  
Class III trailer hitch   530 530 530
Roof rack crossbars   245 245 245
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Cargo tray   160 160 160
Heated front seats   720    
Navigation system 1,294      
Sunroof 1,203      
Limited Package 4,241      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121      
Class II trailer hitch 229      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 530 530 530
Premium I Package   3,580 3,580  
Leather seating surfaces   1,855 1,855  
Class III trailer hitch   493 493 493
Roof rack crossbars   228 228 228
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Cargo tray   149 149 149
Heated front seats   670    
Options (change) 8,453 8,790 8,070 1,505
Options (change) 7,327 8,175 7,505 1,400
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $32,743 $54,265 $64,745 $92,480
Total Invoice $30,245 $50,528 $60,274 $86,068

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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: $19,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,537
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5iML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$32,743$54,265$64,745$92,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-3,925-9,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,743$52,390$60,820$83,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,430$31,090
Total Invoice$30,245$50,528$60,274$86,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,746-3,654-8,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,245$48,782$56,620$77,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,838$28,910

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

Model Year2013200920092009
ModelOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5iML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$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
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 recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,950$8,000$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$3,925$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,746-3,654-8,376

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

Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.7 in
Length189.0 in188.5 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,424 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
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested351582%
Total Not Requested77518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested104045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested104045%

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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