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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: $39,126

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $27,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackR-Class
TrimLimited XTTouring XTR500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $55,500
Cargo net 81 81  
Lighting Package     890
Comfort Package     625
Trim Package     1,200
Premium Package     4,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690
Satellite radio     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Heated second row seats     690
Proximity key     1,080
Cargo net 52 52  
Lighting Package     828
Comfort Package     581
Trim Package     1,116
Premium Package     4,092
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642
Satellite radio     465
Obstacle detection, rear     698
Heated second row seats     642
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 81 81 10,825
Options (change) 52 52 10,068
Destination 1,050 1,050 775
Total Price $39,126 $41,076 $67,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,546
Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackR-Class
TrimLimited XTTouring XTR500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4302hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$39,126$41,076$67,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,126$37,976$65,035
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0

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

Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackR-Class
TrimLimited XTTouring XTR500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,300$11,400$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83-1,923

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

Model Year20212006
ModelOutbackR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in126.6 in
Length191.3 in203.0 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height66.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.4,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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