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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,897

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $20,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295      
Navigation system 1,300 1,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 570 570 570
Class II trailer hitch 353 353      
Class III trailer hitch     530 530 530
Leather seating surfaces     1,995 1,995  
Premium II Package     6,600 6,600  
Heated front seats     720    
Cargo tray     160 160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Special Appearance Package 835 835      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079      
Navigation system 1,085 1,085      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 530 530 530
Class II trailer hitch 229 229      
Class III trailer hitch     493 493 493
Leather seating surfaces     1,855 1,855  
Premium II Package     6,138 6,138  
Heated front seats     670    
Cargo tray     149 149 149
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Roof rack crossbars     228 228 228
Options (change) 5,898 5,898 11,540 10,820 1,505
Options (change) 4,791 4,791 10,733 10,063 1,400
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $35,818 $38,818 $57,015 $67,495 $92,480
Total Invoice $32,897 $35,650 $53,086 $62,832 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,583
Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4256hp H6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$35,818$38,818$57,015$67,495$92,480
Adjustments for Features-1000-750-2,800-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,718$38,818$56,265$64,695$86,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$8,430$29,990
Total Invoice$32,897$35,650$53,086$62,832$86,068
Adjustments for Features-920-698-2,607-5,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,805$35,650$52,388$60,225$80,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$7,837$27,887

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

Model Year20142014200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
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$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
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$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
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$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$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$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,375$6,275$7,025$9,075$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$750$2,800$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-698-2,607-5,793

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

Model Year20142009
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 Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
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%

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

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187547%
Total Not Requested209053%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187547%
Total Not Requested209053%

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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