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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $113,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $105,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSL
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $135,594 $197,383
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Wood trim     0 0
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 590 590
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 549 549
Destination 645 645 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $147,295 $215,035
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $137,048 $200,137

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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: $98,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,126
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSL
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM5T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,900$34,366$147,295$215,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-15,130-23,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$132,165$192,005
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$59,840
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$137,048$200,137
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-14,077-21,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$122,971$178,703
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$55,732

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSL
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop$100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
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
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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 door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
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$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,090$21,020$28,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$15,130$23,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-14,077-21,434

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in101.8 in
Length188.7 in181.8 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height63.2 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 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
33.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.5 ft3

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