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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: $33,210

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $71,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,896

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $66,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
Metal pedals 170 170      
Wood trim       0 0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
Metal pedals 110 110      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,365 2,365 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,940 1,940 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $30,896 $33,650 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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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: $63,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,752
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,210$36,210$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-500-8,530-9,880-11,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$35,710$96,245$132,645$190,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$30,896$33,650$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-465-7,945-9,205-10,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,896$33,185$89,648$123,586$177,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,289$0$33,938$88,114

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015201120112011
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$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
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   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Compass$0$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
Xenon HID headlights $500$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   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
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
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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
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$9,415$9,915$17,945$19,295$20,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$8,530$9,880$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-7,945-9,205-10,551

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in100.8 in
Length189.6 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

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