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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $76,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $71,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelLegacyLegacyCLS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $108,900
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $101,277
Limited Package 3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Navigation system 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Limited Package 3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Navigation system 1,830    
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Rear spoiler 292 292  
Options (change) 5,949 649 0
Options (change) 5,308 461 0
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $109,895
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,351
Model Year200920092018
ModelLegacyLegacyCLS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4577hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,239$35,939$109,895
Adjustments for Features-5750-11,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$98,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$102,272
Adjustments for Features-5340-10,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$91,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920092018
ModelLegacyLegacyCLS
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,375$14,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$11,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-10,558

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092018
ModelLegacyCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.2 in
Length186.2 in194.5 in
Width68.1 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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