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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: $29,690

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $76,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $71,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Limited Package 4,000 3,000      
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 1,668 1,668      
Limited Package 3,689 2,838      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,000 5,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,357 4,506 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,690 $33,690 $106,405 $146,705 $214,445
Total Invoice $27,715 $31,387 $99,020 $136,499 $199,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,529
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T5T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,690$33,690$106,405$146,705$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-950-11,580-16,280-24,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,690$32,740$94,825$130,425$190,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$35,600$95,440
Total Invoice$27,715$31,387$99,020$136,499$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-885-10,776-15,147-22,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$30,502$88,244$121,352$177,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,787$0$33,108$88,839

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$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$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$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- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$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$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Chronometer   $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,115$16,745$21,445$29,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$11,580$16,280$24,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-10,776-15,147-22,505

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102013
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in101.8 in
Length188.2 in181.8 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height65.7 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.5 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
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested290068%
Total Not Requested134032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested95028%

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