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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: $41,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $38,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Rear spoiler 393 393 393      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 800 800  
Night Package       300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,610    
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Rear spoiler 295 295 295      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 744 744  
Night Package       279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,497    
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 3,150 1,540 0
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 2,929 1,432 0
Destination 750 750 750 925 925 925
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $70,975 $76,565 $108,725
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $66,071 $71,270 $101,179

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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: $35,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,956
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$70,975$76,565$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-6,455-7,395-11,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$64,520$69,170$97,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$4,650$32,760
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$66,071$71,270$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-6,009-6,884-10,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$60,062$64,386$90,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$4,324$30,466

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Hood scoop  $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200
Analog clock   $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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   
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,350$3,500$9,855$10,795$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$6,455$7,395$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-6,009-6,884-10,651

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
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.4,035 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested295074%
Total Not Requested102526%

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 control125No
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 Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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