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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: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $54,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $50,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585            
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172        
Driver Assistance Package         2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood trim             0 0
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323            
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112        
Driver Assistance Package         2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 2,257 1,757 172 172 2,250 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 1,850 1,435 112 112 2,093 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 915 915 915 915 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777 $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116 $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: $46,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,672
Model Year20182018201820182017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T9T9T7T7
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)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-7,330-10,380-15,855-18,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687$82,795$103,595$138,670$204,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$20,800$55,875$121,225
Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features00-84-84-6,822-9,659-14,752-16,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032$77,060$96,403$129,022$189,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,666$3,644$0$19,343$51,962$112,822

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201820182017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $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
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0
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, steering-based$200$200$200$200    
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
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 washer fluid system    $50$50$50$50
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    
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 
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 
App support    $0$0$0$0
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
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
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    
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50
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
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
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    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
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$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
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Total Value of Features$10,150$10,150$10,240$10,240$17,480$20,530$26,005$28,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$7,330$10,380$15,855$18,055
Value of Feature Adjustments00-84-84-6,822-9,659-14,752-16,804

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelOutbackSL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in101.7 in
Length189.9 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height66.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,827 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 system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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