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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,214

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $20,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,194

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $18,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelTribecaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $30,727 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293        
Navigation system 2,400        
Cargo cover 149        
Rear bumper protector 64        
Cargo tray 50 100 100 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 325 970 970 970  
Class II trailer hitch 628        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800        
Third-row seat 1,000        
Roof rack 215        
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790  
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190        
Navigation system 2,202        
Cargo cover 91        
Rear bumper protector 42        
Cargo tray 30 93 93 93 93
Obstacle detection, rear 211 902 902 902  
Class II trailer hitch 471        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662        
Third-row seat 756        
Roof rack 117        
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735  
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 6,924 11,065 11,065 5,105 2,625
Options (change) 5,772 10,292 10,292 4,749 2,442
Destination 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $40,214 $61,790 $60,290 $68,930 $101,950
Total Invoice $37,194 $57,531 $56,136 $64,171 $94,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,209
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelTribecaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$40,214$61,790$60,290$68,930$101,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,360-1,660-4,560-9,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,214$58,430$58,630$64,370$92,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,940$33,860
Total Invoice$37,194$57,531$56,136$64,171$94,879
Adjustments for Features0-3,128-1,546-4,245-8,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,194$54,403$54,590$59,926$85,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$5,523$31,486

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelTribecaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
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 with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,425$10,785$9,085$11,985$17,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360$1,660$4,560$9,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,128-1,546-4,245-8,990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20092015
ModelTribecaM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in114.8 in
Length191.5 in189.1 in
Width73.9 in75.2 in
Height66.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested71535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested71535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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