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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $48,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $45,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCLSCLSLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
Folding second row seats 440        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800   319 319 319
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186 186 186
Navigation system     2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof     995 995  
Limited Package     4,600 3,500  
Rear spoiler     393 393 393
Universal garage door opener     85 85 85
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
Folding second row seats 409        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744   239 239 239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121 121 121
Navigation system     1,668 1,668 1,668
Sunroof     829 829  
Limited Package     4,223 3,288  
Rear spoiler     295 295 295
Universal garage door opener     55 55 55
Options (change) 2,040 0 8,578 7,478 2,983
Options (change) 1,897 0 7,430 6,495 2,378
Destination 995 995 750 750 750
Total Price $78,185 $109,895 $29,323 $33,323 $35,328
Total Invoice $72,782 $102,272 $27,106 $30,778 $32,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,466
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCLSCLSLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT9T7M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$78,185$109,895$29,323$33,323$35,328
Adjustments for Features-7,745-11,7450-950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,440$98,150$29,323$32,373$35,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,710$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$72,782$102,272$27,106$30,778$32,570
Adjustments for Features-7,210-10,9300-877-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,572$91,342$27,106$29,901$32,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,770$0$2,795$5,372

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCLSCLSLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200   
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights $50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$10,745$14,745$3,000$3,950$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,745$11,745$0$950$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,210-10,9300-877-92

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelCLSLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length194.5 in186.4 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested295074%
Total Not Requested102526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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