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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: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $21,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $20,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackR-Class
Trim3.6RR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $52,690
Base Invoice $26,460 $49,002
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Class II trailer hitch 353 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 600
Sunroof 1,445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cargo tray   85
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Class II trailer hitch 229 512
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 558
Sunroof 1,203  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cargo tray   79
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 7,067 4,045
Options (change) 6,172 3,763
Destination 775 875
Total Price $36,137 $57,610
Total Invoice $33,407 $53,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,678
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackR-Class
Trim3.6RR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6302hp V6
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-19
Total Price$36,137$57,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,137$55,940
Total Invoice$33,407$53,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,407$52,085

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

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackR-Class
Trim3.6RR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,400$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555

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

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in126.6 in
Length188.2 in203.1 in
Width71.7 in77.1 in
Height65.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested172550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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

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