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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $65,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $61,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000        
Sunroof 1,445 1,445        
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295        
Navigation system 1,300 1,300        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim         0 0
Special Appearance Package 835 835        
Sunroof 1,203 1,203        
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079        
Navigation system 1,085 1,085        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 2,710 2,710 2,710 2,710
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $100,185 $139,385 $135,485 $193,385
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $93,324 $129,871 $126,244 $180,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,920
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6T5T7T5T5T5
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$34,960$37,960$100,185$139,385$135,485$193,385
Adjustments for Features-1000-8,790-10,490-9,640-10,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$37,960$91,395$128,895$125,845$182,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$93,324$129,871$126,244$180,091
Adjustments for Features-920-8,188-9,774-8,982-9,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$35,061$85,136$120,097$117,262$170,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$34,961$32,126$85,093

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$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$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
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
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, 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$100
Total Value of Features$8,490$8,390$17,180$18,880$18,030$18,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$8,790$10,490$9,640$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-8,188-9,774-8,982-9,862

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142008
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

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
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

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
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%

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