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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $36,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $34,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSOutbackOutback
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $21,848 $26,369
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Sunroof       1,445 1,445
Limited Package       4,300 3,300
Navigation system       1,550 1,550
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Sunroof       1,203 1,203
Limited Package       3,964 3,115
Navigation system       1,294 1,294
Options (change) 840 840 0 7,295 6,295
Options (change) 781 781 0 6,461 5,612
Destination 925 925 925 725 725
Total Price $67,755 $74,965 $107,475 $31,215 $35,215
Total Invoice $63,077 $69,782 $100,017 $29,034 $32,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,701
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSOutbackOutback
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$67,755$74,965$107,475$31,215$35,215
Adjustments for Features-3,590-5,930-10,1050-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,165$69,035$97,370$31,215$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$33,205$0$3,050
Total Invoice$63,077$69,782$100,017$29,034$32,706
Adjustments for Features-3,342-5,520-9,4040-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,735$64,262$90,613$29,034$31,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,527$30,878$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCLSCLSCLSOutbackOutback
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,405$10,745$14,920$4,815$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$5,930$10,105$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,342-5,520-9,4040-882

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
ModelCLSOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in107.9 in
Length194.5 in188.2 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.8 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 in39.3 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested295065%
Total Not Requested161535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260070%
Total Not Requested110030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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