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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,668

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelOutbackOutbackSLCSLC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $45,012 $57,056
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,300 1,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 700 350
Garmin Map Pilot     625  
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     350  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310  
Premium 3 Package       6,650
Special Appearance Package 835 835    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079    
Navigation system 1,085 1,085    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 651 326
Garmin Map Pilot     581  
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     326  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288  
Premium 3 Package       6,185
Options (change) 5,545 5,545 5,975 7,720
Options (change) 4,562 4,562 5,557 7,181
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $35,465 $38,465 $55,370 $70,065
Total Invoice $32,668 $35,421 $51,564 $65,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,322
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelOutbackOutbackSLCSLC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,465$38,465$55,370$70,065
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,010-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,365$38,465$50,360$60,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$10,605
Total Invoice$32,668$35,421$51,564$65,232
Adjustments for Features-920-4,666-8,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,576$35,421$46,898$56,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$9,862

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelOutbackOutbackSLCSLC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr 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
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control  $150 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Traffic information  $25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,040$7,940$12,950$17,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,010$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,666-8,472

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackSLC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length189.0 in162.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

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%
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 detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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%
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 detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested140031%
Total Not Requested316569%

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