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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: $54,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,547

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $51,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295        
Sunroof 1,445 1,445        
Navigation system 1,300 1,300        
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319        
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood trim         0 0
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079        
Sunroof 1,203 1,203        
Navigation system 1,085 1,085        
Special Appearance Package 835 835        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239        
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 5,359 5,359 2,250 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 4,441 4,441 2,093 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,279 $38,279 $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $32,547 $35,300 $83,882 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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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: $43,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,989
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6T5T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,279$38,279$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features-1000-11,215-14,265-19,740-21,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,179$38,279$78,910$99,710$134,785$200,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$20,800$55,875$121,225
Total Invoice$32,547$35,300$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features-920-10,438-13,275-18,367-20,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,455$35,300$73,444$92,787$125,407$186,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$19,343$51,963$112,822

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
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    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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    
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$7,815$19,030$22,080$27,555$29,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$11,215$14,265$19,740$21,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-10,438-13,275-18,367-20,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142017
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in101.7 in
Length189.0 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height65.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,827 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 Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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