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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: $34,650

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $25,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,032

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795      
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      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,700 3,700  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 1,950
Class III trailer hitch     550 550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Cargo tray     100 100 100
Heated second row seats     620 620 620
Proximity key     650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663      
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      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,441 3,441  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,744 1,814
Class III trailer hitch     512 512 512
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Cargo tray     93 93 93
Heated second row seats     577 577 577
Proximity key     605 605  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 3,805 3,805 12,360 12,360 3,220
Options (change) 3,076 3,076 11,497 11,637 2,996
Destination 850 850 905 905 905
Total Price $34,650 $37,650 $60,535 $72,065 $100,225
Total Invoice $32,032 $34,786 $56,363 $67,226 $93,274

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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: $24,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,460
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$34,650$37,650$60,535$72,065$100,225
Adjustments for Features0-500-935-3,285-8,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,650$37,150$59,600$68,780$91,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$9,180$32,315
Total Invoice$32,032$34,786$56,363$67,226$93,274
Adjustments for Features0-462-871-3,064-7,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,032$34,324$55,492$64,162$85,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$0$8,670$30,048

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

Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350ML550ML63 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
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
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 collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
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 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
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   
Roof rack$300$300   
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   
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Running boards   $350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75$75  $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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,750$7,185$9,535$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$935$3,285$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-871-3,064-7,734

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

Model Year20152013
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in114.8 in
Length189.6 in189.1 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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