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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: $33,204

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $72,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,729

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $67,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,495 $28,495 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $22,123 $26,643 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Limited Package 4,600 3,600      
Special Appearance Package 1,000        
Sunroof 1,445        
Navigation system 1,550        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 700 700 700
Universal garage door opener   85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186      
Wood trim       0 0
Limited Package 4,241 3,391      
Special Appearance Package 834        
Sunroof 1,203        
Navigation system 1,294        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 651 651 651
Universal garage door opener   55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 8,914 4,190 700 700 700
Options (change) 7,811 3,806 651 651 651
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,204 $33,480 $105,475 $143,225 $202,925
Total Invoice $30,729 $31,244 $98,244 $133,442 $188,964

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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: $61,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,163
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6RSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T5T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,204$33,480$105,475$143,225$202,925
Adjustments for Features-1,3500-12,455-13,805-15,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,854$33,480$93,020$129,420$187,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$30,729$31,244$98,244$133,442$188,964
Adjustments for Features-1,2490-11,601-12,862-14,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,480$31,244$86,643$120,580$174,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,764$0$33,937$88,116

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132013201120112011
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  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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
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$100$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 headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$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$7,490$6,140$18,595$19,945$21,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0$12,455$13,805$15,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2490-11,601-12,862-14,205

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132011
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in100.8 in
Length189.0 in180.4 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in51.1 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 ft37.2 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 radio50Yes
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 Requested305071%
Total Not Requested124029%
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 player0Yes
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 radio50Yes
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 Requested257575%
Total Not Requested85025%

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