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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,997

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $64,478

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,756

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $60,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,295 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $28,258 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Navigation system 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 77        
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 1,823        
Universal garage door opener 50        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,077 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,873 0 0 0 0
Destination 625 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $32,997 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $30,756 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,424
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp H6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,997$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features0-11,405-12,455-11,605-12,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,997$86,070$124,220$121,170$178,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,150$35,100$92,050
Total Invoice$30,756$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features0-10,624-11,605-10,814-11,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,756$80,180$115,746$112,910$165,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,566$32,730$85,699

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,200$17,605$18,655$17,805$18,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,405$12,455$11,605$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,624-11,605-10,814-11,692

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in100.8 in
Length186.2 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.410.2 ft3

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