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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $59,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $55,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BS550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $95,650 $143,250 $224,650
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $88,955 $133,223 $208,925
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000        
Rear spoiler 389 389 500    
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Navigation system 1,830        
Rear spoiler 292 292 465    
Options (change) 5,949 649 500 0 0
Options (change) 5,308 461 465 0 0
Destination 695 695 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $93,032 $144,175 $227,675
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $86,302 $134,148 $211,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,131
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BS550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine245hp H6243hp H4329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$33,239$35,939$93,032$144,175$227,675
Adjustments for Features-5750-9,495-14,445-27,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$83,537$129,730$200,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$46,193$116,543
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$86,302$134,148$211,950
Adjustments for Features-5340-8,808-13,440-25,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$77,494$120,708$186,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0$43,214$108,767

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

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BS550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather headliner    $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,550$5,975$15,470$20,420$33,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$9,495$14,445$27,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-8,808-13,440-25,689

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

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in124.6 in
Length186.2 in206.5 in
Width68.1 in74.8 in
Height56.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.3 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 buckets100Yes
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-icer25Yes
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

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