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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $60,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,067

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $56,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyE-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $88,900
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $82,677
Limited Package 3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Limited Package 3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Rear spoiler 292 292  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 3,949 649 2,030
Options (change) 3,478 461 1,888
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $31,239 $35,939 $91,805
Total Invoice $29,067 $33,262 $85,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,134
Model Year200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyE-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4518hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
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$31,239$35,939$91,805
Adjustments for Features0-25-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,239$35,914$88,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,675$0
Total Invoice$29,067$33,262$85,440
Adjustments for Features0-23-3,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,067$33,239$82,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,172$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyE-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BE63 AMG
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 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,500$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-3,239

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacyE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.1 in
Length186.2 in191.7 in
Width68.1 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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