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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: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $41,498

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $38,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Night Package 300 300          
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900            
Premium 1 Package 3,250            
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250        
Folding second row seats 440 440          
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Premium Package   4,200 2,500        
Heated second row seats   625 625        
Special order charge   250          
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,085 1,585    
Metal pedals       172 172 172 172
Night Package 279 279          
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767            
Premium 1 Package 3,023            
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093        
Folding second row seats 409 409          
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Premium Package   3,906 2,325        
Heated second row seats   581 581        
Special order charge   233          
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,738 1,323    
Metal pedals       112 112 112 112
Options (change) 8,890 8,815 5,375 2,257 1,757 172 172
Options (change) 8,269 8,199 4,999 1,850 1,435 112 112
Destination 925 925 925 915 915 915 915
Total Price $77,365 $84,590 $115,200 $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777
Total Invoice $72,016 $78,735 $107,201 $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116

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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: $39,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,692
Model Year2017201720172018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$77,365$84,590$115,200$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777
Adjustments for Features-2,080-3,345-7,17000-90-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,285$81,245$108,030$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,960$32,745$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$72,016$78,735$107,201$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116
Adjustments for Features-1,936-3,113-6,67200-84-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,080$75,622$100,529$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,542$30,449$0$2,026$1,666$3,644

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2017201720172018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Semi-automated parking system  $500    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400    
Lane sway warning   $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rack   $300$300  
Roof rails     $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
Raised top speed limiter  $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0     
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0    
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0    
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150    
Media drive $15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200    
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer  $100    
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$11,105$12,370$16,195$9,025$9,025$9,115$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$3,345$7,170$0$0$90$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,936-3,113-6,67200-84-84

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
ModelCLSOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in108.1 in
Length194.5 in189.9 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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