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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: $34,805

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,156

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295        
Class II trailer hitch 550 550        
Rear bumper protector 95 95        
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450        
Metal pedals 170 170        
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795        
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000 4,000  
Lighting Package     985 985 985  
Leather seating surfaces     1,780 1,780 1,780  
Class III trailer hitch     550 550 550 550
Roof rack crossbars     245 245 245 245
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Cargo tray     160 160 160 160
Heated second row seats     620 620 620 620
Heated front seats     750 750    
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140  
Blind spot warning system     600 600 600  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913        
Class II trailer hitch 412 412        
Rear bumper protector 61 61        
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337        
Metal pedals 110 110        
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663        
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720 3,720  
Lighting Package     916 916 916  
Leather seating surfaces     1,655 1,655 1,655  
Class III trailer hitch     512 512 512 512
Roof rack crossbars     228 228 228 228
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Cargo tray     149 149 149 149
Heated second row seats     577 577 577 577
Heated front seats     698 698    
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060  
Blind spot warning system     558 558 558  
Options (change) 3,560 4,355 11,550 11,550 10,800 1,575
Options (change) 2,833 3,496 10,743 10,743 10,045 1,466
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875
Total Price $34,805 $38,600 $58,915 $68,215 $69,265 $95,040
Total Invoice $32,156 $35,573 $54,854 $63,503 $64,479 $88,450

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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: $23,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,349
Model Year201620162011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 1280, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$34,805$38,600$58,915$68,215$69,265$95,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-375-2,875-2,425-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,805$36,250$58,540$65,340$66,840$89,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$6,800$8,300$30,750
Total Invoice$32,156$35,573$54,854$63,503$64,479$88,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,166-349-2,676-2,257-5,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$33,407$54,505$60,827$62,222$83,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,251$0$6,322$7,717$28,594

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

Model Year201620162011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000  
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850    
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning $200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200    
Lane departure warning $200    
Lane sway warning $25    
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection $50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
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    
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$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    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$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$6,110$8,460$6,485$8,985$8,535$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$375$2,875$2,425$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,166-349-2,676-2,257-5,351

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

Model Year20162011
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
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested64025%
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 ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested64025%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested64025%
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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