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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: $71,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,756

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $66,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelOutbackSLSLSL
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,295 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $28,258 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
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
Options (change) 1,873 0 0 0
Destination 625 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $32,997 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $30,756 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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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: $59,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,711
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelOutbackSLSLSL
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp H6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,997$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-11,945-12,645-14,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,997$92,830$129,880$188,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$30,756$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-11,126-11,781-13,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,756$86,467$121,010$175,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,543$88,721

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelOutbackSLSLSL
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $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
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$17,770$18,470$19,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,945$12,645$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,126-11,781-13,125

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072011
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in100.8 in
Length186.2 in180.4 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.410.2 ft3

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