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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: $27,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $26,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $48,500 $67,332
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319    
Second rear spoiler       300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rearview camera       300  
Satellite radio       460  
Heated front seats       750  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620  
Wood trim         0
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239    
Second rear spoiler       279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Rearview camera       279  
Satellite radio       428  
Heated front seats       698  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 4,150 720
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 3,861 670
Destination 750 750 750 925 925
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $57,225 $74,045
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $53,286 $68,927

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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: $23,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,971
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18x-245/40-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$57,225$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-4,520-11,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$52,705$62,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$10,095
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$53,286$68,927
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-4,209-10,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$49,077$58,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$9,382

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

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTE300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
RWD   $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Hood scoop  $100  
Second rear spoiler   $150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,250$3,400$7,820$14,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$4,520$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-4,209-10,468

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

Model Year20122017
ModelLegacyE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in115.7 in
Length186.4 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height59.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested90023%

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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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