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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $45,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $42,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $66,960 $89,187
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    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 800 850
Folding second row seats       440  
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    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 372  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 744 791
Folding second row seats       409  
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 1,640 850
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 1,525 791
Destination 750 750 750 905 905
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $74,545 $97,655
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $69,390 $90,883

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,773
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$74,545$97,655
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-5,920-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$68,625$90,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$22,285
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$69,390$90,883
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-5,511-6,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$63,879$84,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$20,727

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,850$3,000$8,820$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$5,920$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-5,511-6,277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
ModelLegacyCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length186.4 in194.5 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height59.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested295074%
Total Not Requested102526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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