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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,291

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $168,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,240

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $156,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackSLS AMG
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $196,100
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $182,373
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121  
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Options (change) 6,221 5,221 0
Options (change) 5,526 4,677 0
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,291 $34,291 $198,675
Total Invoice $28,240 $31,912 $184,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149,638
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackSLS AMG
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6563hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17265/35-19
Total Price$30,291$34,291$198,675
Adjustments for Features0-950-7,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,291$33,341$191,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$28,240$31,912$184,948
Adjustments for Features0-884-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,240$31,028$177,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackSLS AMG
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,915$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-7,070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackSLS AMG
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in105.5 in
Length188.2 in182.6 in
Width71.7 in76.3 in
Height65.7 in49.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 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 ft36.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft36.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested292567%
Total Not Requested141533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested257574%
Total Not Requested90026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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