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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $43,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $40,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelGLSGLSGLSLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates       319 319 319
Universal garage door opener       85 85 85
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates       239 239 239
Universal garage door opener       55 55 55
Options (change) 2,340 0 0 8,578 7,478 2,983
Options (change) 2,177 0 0 7,430 6,495 2,378
Destination 995 995 995 750 750 750
Total Price $72,885 $95,945 $126,295 $29,323 $33,323 $35,328
Total Invoice $67,854 $89,299 $117,524 $27,106 $30,778 $32,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,468
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelGLSGLSGLSLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T7M6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$72,885$95,945$126,295$29,323$33,323$35,328
Adjustments for Features-7,820-15,900-20,0500-950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,065$80,045$106,245$29,323$32,373$35,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,980$41,180$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$67,854$89,299$117,524$27,106$30,778$32,570
Adjustments for Features-7,280-14,799-18,6580-877-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,574$74,500$98,866$27,106$29,901$32,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,926$38,292$0$2,795$5,372

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelGLSGLSGLSLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manual   $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75   
Power door closers $300$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150   
Blind spot warning system $200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150   
Lane departure warning $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Hood scoop     $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Running boards $350$350   
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100   
App support $0$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
Media drive $15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$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   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200   
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated second row seats  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$13,470$21,550$25,700$5,650$6,600$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,820$15,900$20,050$0$950$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,280-14,799-18,6580-877-92

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.3 in
Length202.0 in186.4 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.7 ft3

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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
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

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?
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

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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