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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: $30,520

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $66,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,337

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $61,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195            
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795            
Cargo net 70 70            
Metal pedals 170 170            
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830            
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663            
Cargo net 45 45            
Metal pedals 110 110            
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 3,230 3,230 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 2,648 2,648 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $30,520 $33,620 $96,625 $97,375 $99,325 $144,125 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $28,337 $31,182 $89,993 $90,691 $92,504 $134,168 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,528
Model Year20152015201220122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$30,520$33,620$96,625$97,375$99,325$144,125$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,555-6,255-4,505-10,355-15,905-15,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$33,120$92,070$91,120$94,820$133,770$147,070$197,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$950$0$3,700$42,650$55,950$106,850
Total Invoice$28,337$31,182$89,993$90,691$92,504$134,168$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-464-4,242-5,826-4,196-9,640-14,815-14,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,337$30,718$85,751$84,865$88,308$124,528$136,995$184,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,381$886$0$3,443$39,663$52,130$99,440

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

Model Year20152015201220122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700    
RWD  $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25      
Parking guidance system - passive     $250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200      
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25      
Night vision      $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50      
Pedestrian detection, night      $50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75      
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0      
Body kit$0$0   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0      
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200$1200
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$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$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100 $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$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$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Heated second row seats$200$200    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$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$225
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$6,650$7,150$11,205$12,905$11,155$17,005$22,555$22,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,555$6,255$4,505$10,355$15,905$15,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-4,242-5,826-4,196-9,640-14,815-14,807

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

Model Year20152012
ModelLegacyS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.3 in124.6 in
Length188.8 in206.5 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height59.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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