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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: $59,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $55,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $86,397 $129,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Cargo net 42 42    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Cargo net 28 28    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 0 0
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 0 0
Destination 645 645 925 925
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $87,322 $130,660

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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: $53,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,534
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$33,942$34,408$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-7,430-12,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$86,395$128,170
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-6,915-11,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$80,407$119,257
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$38,850

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

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,415$13,645$18,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$7,430$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-6,915-11,403

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

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackS-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in124.6 in
Length188.7 in206.5 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height63.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft316.3 ft3

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