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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $42,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,236

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $39,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelCLSCLSOutbackOutback
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $28,473 $31,227
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Heated front seats 690      
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Heated front seats 642      
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663
Options (change) 8,569 7,859 2,295 3,090
Options (change) 7,969 7,308 1,913 2,576
Destination 775 775 850 850
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $75,544 $96,934 $33,540 $37,335
Total Invoice $70,401 $90,321 $31,236 $34,653

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,788
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelCLSCLSOutbackOutback
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V8469hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$75,544$96,934$33,540$37,335
Adjustments for Features-405-1,3550-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,139$95,579$33,540$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,440$0$1,445
Total Invoice$70,401$90,321$31,236$34,653
Adjustments for Features-377-1,2630-2,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,024$89,058$31,236$32,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,034$0$1,236

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelCLSCLSOutbackOutback
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control  $150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
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$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,330$9,280$7,925$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,355$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-377-1,2630-2,181

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelCLSOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in108.1 in
Length193.0 in189.6 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height54.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.873.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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