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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $58,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $54,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 77 77        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183          
Cargo net 42 42        
Metal pedals   149        
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822        
Universal garage door opener 50 50        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119          
Cargo net 28 28        
Metal pedals   94        
Panoramic sunroof     976 976    
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 1,050 1,050 0 0
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 976 976 0 0
Destination 645 645 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $92,275 $136,275 $151,325 $202,825
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $85,947 $127,007 $141,004 $188,899

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,892
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM5T5T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$33,942$34,408$92,275$136,275$151,325$202,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,490-10,390-15,490-15,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$87,785$125,885$135,835$187,410
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$38,100$48,050$99,625
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$85,947$127,007$141,004$188,899
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-4,182-9,683-14,434-14,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$81,765$117,324$126,570$174,542
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$35,559$44,805$92,777

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

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Hood scoop$100     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$7,190$10,480$16,380$21,480$21,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,490$10,390$15,490$15,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-4,182-9,683-14,434-14,357

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

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackS-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in124.6 in
Length188.7 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height63.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft316.3 ft3

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