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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: $32,885

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $65,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,490

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $60,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,495 $28,495 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $22,123 $26,643 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Limited Package 4,600 3,600        
Special Appearance Package 1,000          
Sunroof 1,445          
Navigation system 1,550          
Universal garage door opener   85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Wood trim         0 0
Limited Package 4,241 3,391        
Special Appearance Package 834          
Sunroof 1,203          
Navigation system 1,294          
Universal garage door opener   55        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,595 3,871 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 7,572 3,567 474 474 474 474
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $32,885 $33,161 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $30,490 $31,005 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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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: $54,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,871
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,885$33,161$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features-1,3500-11,990-13,690-12,840-13,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$33,161$85,995$123,495$120,445$177,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$30,490$31,005$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features-1,2520-11,169-12,756-11,965-12,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,238$31,005$80,109$115,069$112,233$165,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,767$0$34,960$32,124$85,094

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25     
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$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$100$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 headliner   $650$650$650
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,465$6,115$18,105$19,805$18,955$19,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0$11,990$13,690$12,840$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520-11,169-12,756-11,965-12,842

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132008
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in100.8 in
Length189.0 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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 vents100No
HD radio50No
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 Requested300070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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 vents100No
HD radio50No
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252574%
Total Not Requested90026%

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