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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: $32,587

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $49,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $46,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLegacyLegacyCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $66,309 $88,257
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,095 1,595    
Rear spoiler 365 365 400  
Metal pedals 172 172    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Folding second row seats     440  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,747 1,331    
Rear spoiler 237 237 372  
Metal pedals 112 112    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 2,632 2,132 10,025 8,485
Options (change) 2,096 1,680 9,341 7,909
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $32,587 $34,937 $82,200 $104,260
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,437 $76,525 $97,041

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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: $45,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,007
Model Year2018201820122012
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$32,587$34,937$82,200$104,260
Adjustments for Features00-4,560-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,587$34,937$77,640$98,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$20,960
Total Invoice$30,273$32,437$76,525$97,041
Adjustments for Features00-4,245-5,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$32,437$72,280$91,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,164$0$19,493

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820122012
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  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$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
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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
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
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $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$5,735$5,735$10,295$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,560$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,245-5,268

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length189.1 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height59.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,515 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%

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