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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,940

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $24,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $22,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR350 / R320R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $43,000 $50,500
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $39,990 $46,965
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,650 1,650
Universal garage door opener     77    
Trim Package       1,750 1,750
Premium I Package       4,225 4,225
CD changer, remote       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       540 540
Roof rack       200 200
Heated front seats       700  
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,534 1,534
Universal garage door opener     50    
Trim Package       1,628 1,628
Premium I Package       3,929 3,929
CD changer, remote       465 465
Metallic paint (extra cost)       651 651
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       502 502
Roof rack       186 186
Heated front seats       651  
Options (change) 3,000 2,000 2,077 10,265 9,565
Options (change) 2,701 1,822 1,872 9,546 8,895
Destination 645 645 645 775 775
Total Price $29,940 $33,640 $34,217 $54,040 $60,840
Total Invoice $28,005 $31,262 $31,867 $50,311 $56,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,259
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR350 / R320R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT4M5T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$29,940$33,640$34,217$54,040$60,840
Adjustments for Features-5250-1,375-3,800-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$33,640$32,842$50,240$57,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,427$0$6,800
Total Invoice$28,005$31,262$31,867$50,311$56,635
Adjustments for Features-4910-1,281-3,538-3,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,514$31,262$30,586$46,773$53,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,748$3,072$0$6,325

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

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackR-ClassR-Class
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR350 / R320R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,090$5,565$6,940$9,365$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$1,375$3,800$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4910-1,281-3,538-3,537

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

Model Year20082007
ModelOutbackR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in126.6 in
Length188.7 in203.0 in
Width69.7 in75.7 in
Height63.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

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