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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: $35,929

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $24,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
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        
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 steering wheel         225 225 225 225
Heated second row seats         620 620 620 620
Heated front seats         750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear         800 800 800  
Proximity key         1,140 1,140 1,140  
Blind spot warning system         600 600 600  
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        
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 steering wheel         209 209 209 209
Heated second row seats         577 577 577 577
Heated front seats         698 698    
Obstacle detection, rear         744 744 744  
Proximity key         1,060 1,060 1,060  
Blind spot warning system         558 558 558  
Options (change) 1,284 1,284 1,177 1,177 12,575 12,575 11,825 1,800
Options (change) 934 934 865 865 11,696 11,696 10,998 1,675
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875 875
Total Price $35,929 $40,329 $39,722 $42,172 $59,940 $69,240 $70,290 $95,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,851
Model Year20212021202120212011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 1280, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$35,929$40,329$39,722$42,172$59,940$69,240$70,290$95,265
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,000-4,000-1,325-3,825-3,375-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,929$39,429$35,722$38,172$58,615$65,415$66,915$88,965
Cost Above Minimum$207$3,707$0$2,450$0$6,800$8,300$30,350

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

Model Year20212021202120212011201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic     $2000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD    $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850    
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10    
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200    
Backup collision intervention  $150$150    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200    
Lane departure warning  $200$200    
Lane sway warning  $25$25    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0    
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat     $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100    
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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$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  $300$300$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    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250    
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Running boards      $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation app$50$50      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound       $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25    
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200    
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$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $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$75$75    
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$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$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$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$6,660$7,560$10,660$10,660$7,985$10,485$10,035$12,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,000$4,000$1,325$3,825$3,375$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-44-193-182-1,234-3,561-3,142-5,863

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

Model Year20212011
ModelOutbackM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in114.7 in
Length191.3 in188.5 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft372.4 ft3

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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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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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