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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: $33,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $63,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,095

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $59,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $23,495 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $22,123 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Navigation system 1,550            
Sunroof 1,445            
Limited Package 4,600            
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 950 950 950 1,350    
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,294            
Sunroof 1,203            
Limited Package 4,241            
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 884 884 884 1,256    
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 9,395 3,850 3,900 3,900 4,300 0 0
Options (change) 8,177 3,581 3,628 3,628 4,000 0 0
Destination 795 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $33,685 $97,575 $98,325 $100,275 $145,475 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $31,095 $90,877 $91,575 $93,388 $135,424 $151,810 $199,112

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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: $57,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,514
Model Year2013201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$33,685$97,575$98,325$100,275$145,475$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,780-7,480-5,730-11,580-17,030-17,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$91,795$90,845$94,545$133,895$145,945$196,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0$3,700$43,050$55,100$106,000
Total Invoice$31,095$90,877$91,575$93,388$135,424$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-5,383-6,966-5,336-10,780-15,863-15,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,095$85,494$84,609$88,052$124,644$135,947$183,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$3,443$40,035$51,338$98,649

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

Model Year2013201220122012201220122012
ModelOutbackS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25      
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane sway warning$25      
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50      
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$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$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$12,520$14,220$12,470$18,320$23,770$23,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,780$7,480$5,730$11,580$17,030$17,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,383-6,966-5,336-10,780-15,863-15,854

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

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackS-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.9 in124.6 in
Length189.0 in206.5 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested315073%
Total Not Requested114027%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

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