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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $62,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $58,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyM-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $94,990
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $88,341
Limited Package 3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000    
Limited Package 3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Rear spoiler 292 292  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Navigation system 1,830    
Options (change) 5,949 649 0
Options (change) 5,308 461 0
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $95,865
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $89,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,802
Model Year200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyM-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6243hp H4518hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$33,239$35,939$95,865
Adjustments for Features-5750-11,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$83,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$89,216
Adjustments for Features-5340-11,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$78,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyM-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,700$15,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-11,051

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

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacyM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.8 in
Length186.2 in189.1 in
Width68.1 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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