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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $31,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $29,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558
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 393 393 393 300 300 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 800 800 800 800 850  
Premium 1 Package       4,380 4,380   4,380    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 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            
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55            
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 279 279 279 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 744 744 744 744 791  
Premium 1 Package       4,073 4,073   4,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507   1,507    
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 7,820 7,820 1,820 7,820 850 0
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 7,273 7,273 1,693 7,273 791 0
Destination 750 750 750 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $60,545 $61,045 $65,095 $65,845 $95,375 $101,525
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $56,372 $56,837 $60,604 $61,301 $88,764 $94,483

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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: $26,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,197
Model Year201220122012201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$60,545$61,045$65,095$65,845$95,375$101,525
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-4,370-4,370-5,420-4,370-11,370-11,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$56,175$56,675$59,675$61,475$84,005$89,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$500$3,500$5,300$27,830$33,630
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$56,372$56,837$60,604$61,301$88,764$94,483
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-4,069-4,069-5,046-4,068-10,582-10,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$52,303$52,768$55,558$57,233$78,182$83,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$465$3,255$4,930$25,879$31,273

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

Model Year201220122012201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700    $1700$1700
RWD   $0$0$0$0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100$100
Power trunk closer       $350$350
Proximity key     $250 $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system       $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200   
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200   
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    $150$150
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat   $50$50$50$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$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter        $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 $25$25
Hood scoop  $100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50      
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights       $200$200
Chronometer       $100$100
Cornering lights       $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125      
Headlight washers       $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights       $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver       $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat       $100$100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100      
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats        $50
Synthetic suede headliner       $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel        $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300 $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0$0
Polished alloy wheels     $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling       $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,425$3,575$7,845$7,845$8,895$7,845$14,845$15,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$4,370$4,370$5,420$4,370$11,370$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-4,069-4,069-5,046-4,068-10,582-10,907

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

Model Year20122015
ModelLegacyE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length186.4 in192.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in57.1 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested126544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested126544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested126544%

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