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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: $36,075

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $25,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,464

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595            
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 550 550        
Rear bumper protector 95 95            
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170        
Lighting Package         1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package         4,030 4,030    
Driver Assistance Package         2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Class III trailer hitch         575 575 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates         310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720  
Cargo tray         100 100 100 100
Heated second row seats         620 620 620 620
Proximity key         650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970 970  
Heated steering wheel         225 225 225  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331            
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 412 412        
Rear bumper protector 61 61            
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110        
Lighting Package         1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package         3,748 3,748    
Driver Assistance Package         2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Class III trailer hitch         535 535 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates         288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670 670  
Cargo tray         93 93 93 93
Heated second row seats         577 577 577 577
Proximity key         605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902 902  
Heated steering wheel         209 209 209  
Options (change) 2,810 2,410 720 720 12,390 12,390 7,400 3,245
Options (change) 2,246 1,914 522 522 11,524 11,524 7,023 3,019
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $36,075 $38,280 $37,590 $39,790 $63,115 $61,615 $71,225 $102,570
Total Invoice $33,464 $35,485 $35,053 $37,032 $58,763 $57,368 $66,445 $95,456

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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: $25,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,296
Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,075$38,280$37,590$39,790$63,115$61,615$71,225$102,570
Adjustments for Features-625-625-875-875-1,7000-3,150-7,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$37,655$36,715$38,915$61,415$61,615$68,075$95,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,265$3,465$0$200$6,660$33,705
Total Invoice$33,464$35,485$35,053$37,032$58,763$57,368$66,445$95,456
Adjustments for Features-580-579-816-814-1,5830-2,939-6,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,884$34,906$34,237$36,218$57,180$57,368$63,506$88,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,022$1,353$3,334$0$188$6,326$31,343

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

Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD     $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row       $75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10    
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Around view cameras       $500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150    
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100    
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net    $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200    
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150    
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Roof rack$300$300      
Roof rails  $250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$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$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Body kit       $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $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$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim       $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat       $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel      $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$7,985$7,985$8,235$8,235$9,060$7,360$10,510$14,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$625$875$875$1,700$0$3,150$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-580-579-816-814-1,5830-2,939-6,933

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

Model Year20172015
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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested315086%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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