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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: $31,825

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $44,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,676

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $41,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,840 $31,640 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $27,083 $29,617 $66,309 $88,257
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595    
Metal pedals 170 170    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Folding second row seats     440  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331    
Metal pedals 110 110    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 2,165 1,765 4,360 3,920
Options (change) 1,773 1,441 4,055 3,646
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $31,825 $34,225 $76,535 $99,695
Total Invoice $29,676 $31,878 $71,239 $92,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,064
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,825$34,225$76,535$99,695
Adjustments for Features00-2,685-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,825$34,225$73,850$95,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$22,135
Total Invoice$29,676$31,878$71,239$92,778
Adjustments for Features00-2,499-3,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,676$31,878$68,740$89,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,202$0$20,585

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0 $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $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  
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
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,685$8,370$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,685$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,499-3,453

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length188.8 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height59.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested272575%
Total Not Requested92525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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