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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: $29,574

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $30,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,269

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $28,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $51,000 $55,800 $60,400 $89,800
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $47,430 $51,894 $56,172 $83,514
Limited Package 4,600 3,500          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Sunroof 995 995          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186        
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251        
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 800 800 800 850
Rear Seat Package       440 440 440  
Premium 1 Package       4,000 4,000 4,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668        
Sunroof 829 829          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121        
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163        
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 279 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 744 744 744 791
Rear Seat Package       409 409 409  
Premium 1 Package       3,720 3,720 4,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 8,829 7,729 3,234 7,880 7,880 6,710 850
Options (change) 7,593 6,658 2,541 7,328 7,328 6,240 791
Destination 750 750 750 905 905 905 905
Total Price $29,574 $33,574 $35,579 $59,785 $64,585 $68,015 $91,555
Total Invoice $27,269 $30,941 $32,733 $55,663 $60,127 $63,317 $85,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,396
Model Year2012201220122013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,574$33,574$35,579$59,785$64,585$68,015$91,555
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-3,220-3,220-5,220-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,574$32,624$35,479$56,565$61,365$62,795$84,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$4,800$6,230$28,195
Total Invoice$27,269$30,941$32,733$55,663$60,127$63,317$85,210
Adjustments for Features0-875-92-2,998-2,998-4,859-6,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,269$30,066$32,641$52,665$57,129$58,458$78,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$5,372$0$4,464$5,793$26,221

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

Model Year2012201220122013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700 
RWD   $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer      $350
Proximity key      $250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150   $150
Console without shifter   $150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Residual heat   $50$50$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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers      $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat      $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,275$3,425$6,545$6,545$8,545$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$3,220$3,220$5,220$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-92-2,998-2,998-4,859-6,324

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

Model Year20122013
ModelLegacyE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.1 in
Length186.4 in191.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 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 control125Yes
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested305077%
Total Not Requested92523%

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 control125Yes
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested101541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested101541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested131548%

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