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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: $35,279

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $72,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,547

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $67,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation system 1,300 1,300      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 700 700 700
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 1,085 1,085      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Special Appearance Package 835 835      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 651 651 651
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,359 5,359 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 4,441 4,441 2,790 2,790 2,790
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $35,279 $38,279 $107,775 $145,525 $205,225
Total Invoice $32,547 $35,300 $100,383 $135,581 $191,103

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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: $63,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,308
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6T5T7T7T5
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$35,279$38,279$107,775$145,525$205,225
Adjustments for Features-1000-9,255-10,605-12,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,179$38,279$98,520$134,920$193,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$32,547$35,300$100,383$135,581$191,103
Adjustments for Features-920-8,620-9,880-11,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,455$35,300$91,763$125,701$179,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$33,938$88,115

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$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
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
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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
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$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
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
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, 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$100
Total Value of Features$8,515$8,415$17,670$19,020$20,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$9,255$10,605$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-8,620-9,880-11,225

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142011
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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%
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%

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