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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: $35,430

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $52,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,991

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $48,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595            
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170        
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim             0 0
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331            
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110        
Driver Assistance Package         2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 2,165 1,765 170 170 2,950 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 1,773 1,441 110 110 2,744 2,744 2,744 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,430 $37,635 $37,040 $39,240 $87,875 $110,775 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $32,991 $35,012 $34,641 $36,620 $81,789 $103,086 $141,356 $202,408

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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: $46,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,521
Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,430$37,635$37,040$39,240$87,875$110,775$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features00-290-290-5,670-8,720-13,695-17,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$37,635$36,750$38,950$82,205$102,055$138,230$199,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,320$3,520$0$19,850$56,025$117,275
Total Invoice$32,991$35,012$34,641$36,620$81,789$103,086$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features00-271-271-5,277-8,115-12,742-16,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,991$35,012$34,370$36,349$76,512$94,971$128,614$185,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$1,379$3,358$0$18,459$52,102$109,148

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172017201720172015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10    
Power door closers       $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$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$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small    $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150    
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25    
Night vision       $1750
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Roof rack$300$300      
Roof rails  $250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0$0$0
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$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$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 bumper protector  $40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50    
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$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner       $1000
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75    
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
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$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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $4000$4000
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Total Value of Features$9,725$9,725$10,015$10,015$15,395$18,445$23,420$27,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$290$290$5,670$8,720$13,695$17,995
Value of Feature Adjustments00-271-271-5,277-8,115-12,742-16,748

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172015
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in101.8 in
Length189.6 in181.8 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height66.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested315086%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested265084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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