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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: $34,305

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,706

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
Class II trailer hitch 550 550      
Rear bumper protector 95 95      
Metal pedals 170 170      
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450      
Class III trailer hitch     530 530 530
Leather seating surfaces     1,995 1,995  
Premium II Package     6,600 6,600  
Lighting Package     950 950  
Heated front seats     720    
Cargo tray     160 160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245
Heated second row seats         610
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
Class II trailer hitch 412 412      
Rear bumper protector 61 61      
Metal pedals 110 110      
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337      
Class III trailer hitch     493 493 493
Leather seating surfaces     1,855 1,855  
Premium II Package     6,138 6,138  
Lighting Package     884 884  
Heated front seats     670    
Cargo tray     149 149 149
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Roof rack crossbars     228 228 228
Heated second row seats         567
Options (change) 3,460 3,460 11,920 11,200 1,545
Options (change) 2,750 2,750 11,087 10,417 1,437
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Total Price $34,305 $37,305 $57,395 $67,875 $92,520
Total Invoice $31,706 $34,460 $53,440 $63,186 $86,105

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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: $22,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,817
Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$34,305$37,305$57,395$67,875$92,520
Adjustments for Features0-500-985-3,035-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,305$36,805$56,410$64,840$86,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$8,430$30,200
Total Invoice$31,706$34,460$53,440$63,186$86,105
Adjustments for Features0-462-917-2,825-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,706$33,998$52,523$60,361$80,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$0$7,838$28,082

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

Model Year20152015200920092009
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$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$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$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200
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$75  $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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,350$6,850$7,335$9,385$12,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$985$3,035$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-917-2,825-5,500

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

Model Year20152009
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in114.7 in
Length189.6 in188.5 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested179045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested179045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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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