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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: $27,693

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $24,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,857

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackR-Class
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $47,650
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $44,315
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Stability control 300 300      
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 369 353 530
Universal garage door opener       77  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Cargo tray         85
Roof rack         245
Heated front seats         720
Panoramic sunroof         1,050
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Stability control 275 275      
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 240 229 493
Universal garage door opener       50  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Cargo tray         79
Roof rack         228
Heated front seats         670
Panoramic sunroof         976
Options (change) 3,453 3,353 369 430 3,350
Options (change) 3,024 2,930 240 279 3,116
Destination 645 645 645 645 875
Total Price $27,693 $30,293 $32,009 $32,570 $51,875
Total Invoice $25,857 $28,234 $29,680 $30,274 $48,306

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,278
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackR-Class
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T4M5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$27,693$30,293$32,009$32,570$51,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-675-2,050-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,693$28,593$31,334$30,520$48,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,641$2,827$0
Total Invoice$25,857$28,234$29,680$30,274$48,306
Adjustments for Features0-1,584-626-1,905-3,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,857$26,650$29,054$28,369$45,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$3,197$2,512$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackR-Class
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Hood scoop  $100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-compatible player    $0
Navigation system $600   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,625$7,325$6,300$7,675$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$675$2,050$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584-626-1,905-3,171

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

Model Year20082009
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested182561%
Total Not Requested115039%

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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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