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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: $36,979

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $56,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,210

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $53,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $87,000
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $80,910
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085        
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 547 547  
Rear bumper protector 107 107      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458  
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Class III trailer hitch         510
iPod integration         375
Voice control for nav and audio         510
Obstacle detection, rear         770
Proximity key         1,110
Adaptive cruise control         2,200
Heated second row seats         595
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738        
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 410 410  
Rear bumper protector 69 69      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343  
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Class III trailer hitch         474
iPod integration         349
Voice control for nav and audio         474
Obstacle detection, rear         716
Proximity key         1,032
Adaptive cruise control         2,046
Heated second row seats         553
Options (change) 3,369 1,284 1,177 1,177 6,070
Options (change) 2,672 934 865 865 5,644
Destination 915 915 915 915 875
Total Price $36,979 $37,594 $38,582 $40,782 $93,945
Total Invoice $34,210 $34,913 $35,891 $37,869 $87,429

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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: $54,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,160
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18295/40-20
Total Price$36,979$37,594$38,582$40,782$93,945
Adjustments for Features-3,0500-3,100-3,100-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,929$37,594$35,482$37,682$88,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$1,553$3,753$0
Total Invoice$34,210$34,913$35,891$37,869$87,429
Adjustments for Features-2,8220-2,884-2,879-4,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,388$34,913$33,007$34,990$82,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$1,619$3,602$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850 
Cruise control $150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200 
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200 
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards    $350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote    $200
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation app $50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$10,250$7,200$10,300$10,300$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0$3,100$3,100$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8220-2,884-2,879-4,881

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

Model Year20182008
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in114.7 in
Length189.9 in188.5 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,623 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 in55.0 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 in0.0 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested172544%
Total Not Requested222556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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