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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackSLCSLC
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $44,594 $56,079
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     350  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     326  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 2,465 1,345
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 2,293 1,251
Destination 645 645 925 925
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $51,340 $62,570
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $47,812 $58,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,499
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackSLCSLC
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,366$51,340$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-6,945-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$44,395$54,385
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$9,990
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$47,812$58,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-6,468-7,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$41,344$50,634
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$9,290

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackSLCSLC
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop$100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,940$8,140$13,885$15,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$6,945$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-6,468-7,621

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082017
ModelOutbackSLC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length188.7 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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