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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: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $62,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $57,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $86,397 $129,735
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239    
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 0 0
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 0 0
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $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 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,189
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$31,784$35,784$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-950-7,120-11,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$34,834$86,705$128,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$41,775
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-881-6,627-11,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$32,297$80,695$119,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$38,851

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5i3.6RS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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  
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
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 net  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
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$5,740$6,690$12,860$17,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$7,120$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-6,627-11,114

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

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackS-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.9 in124.6 in
Length188.2 in206.5 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height65.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested126529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%

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