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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,930 Subaru Legacy 2.5i | ||||||||
| Difference: $64,895 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,811 Subaru Legacy 2.5i | ||||||||
| Difference: $60,578 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy | Legacy | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6R | 2.5GT | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $19,995 | $25,095 | $31,595 | $91,000 | $93,650 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 |
| Base Invoice | $18,926 | $23,533 | $29,442 | $84,630 | $87,095 | $128,340 | $146,987 | $194,370 |
| Limited Package | 4,600 | 3,500 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 186 | 186 | 186 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||
| Sunroof | 995 | 995 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 85 | 85 | 85 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 319 | 319 | 319 | 950 | 950 | 1,350 | ||
| Limited Package | 4,223 | 3,288 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 121 | 121 | 121 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,668 | 1,668 | 1,668 | |||||
| Sunroof | 829 | 829 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | 55 | 55 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 239 | 239 | 239 | 884 | 884 | 1,256 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,185 | 7,085 | 2,590 | 950 | 950 | 1,350 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,135 | 6,200 | 2,083 | 884 | 884 | 1,256 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 750 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $28,930 | $32,930 | $34,935 | $93,825 | $96,475 | $141,225 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Total Invoice | $26,811 | $30,483 | $32,275 | $87,389 | $89,854 | $131,471 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,050 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,203 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy | Legacy | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6R | 2.5GT | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 256hp H6 | 265hp H4 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | T5 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $28,930 | $32,930 | $34,935 | $93,825 | $96,475 | $141,225 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -100 | -6,845 | -6,945 | -12,795 | -19,370 | -19,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,930 | $31,980 | $34,835 | $86,980 | $89,530 | $128,430 | $142,155 | $192,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,050 | $5,905 | $0 | $2,550 | $41,450 | $55,175 | $105,625 |
| Total Invoice | $26,811 | $30,483 | $32,275 | $87,389 | $89,854 | $131,471 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -879 | -92 | -6,375 | -6,468 | -11,911 | -18,043 | -18,033 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,811 | $29,604 | $32,183 | $81,014 | $83,386 | $119,560 | $132,419 | $179,312 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,793 | $5,372 | $0 | $2,372 | $38,546 | $51,405 | $98,298 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy | Legacy | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6R | 2.5GT | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $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 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,375 | $5,325 | $4,475 | $11,220 | $11,320 | $17,170 | $23,745 | $23,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $100 | $6,845 | $6,945 | $12,795 | $19,370 | $19,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -879 | -92 | -6,375 | -6,468 | -11,911 | -18,043 | -18,033 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Legacy | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,401 lb. | 4,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3175 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2800 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 12% |
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