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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $11,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $11,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLACLA
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $29,807 $46,035
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 650 800
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 300 300
Garmin Map Pilot       600 600
Interior Package       1,650 1,650
Premium Package       2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rearview camera       460 460
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 605 744
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 279 279
Garmin Map Pilot       558 558
Interior Package       1,535 1,535
Premium Package       2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Rearview camera       428 428
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 8,260 8,410
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 7,682 7,821
Destination 750 750 750 925 925
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $41,235 $58,835
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $38,414 $54,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,082
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLACLA
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$41,235$58,835
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-2,390-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$38,845$52,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$13,675
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$38,414$54,781
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-2,226-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$36,188$48,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$12,713

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLACLA
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,675$3,825$6,115$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$2,390$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-2,226-5,880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122016
ModelLegacyCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height59.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

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