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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,611

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $69,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $64,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Limited Package 4,600 3,500          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Sunroof 995 995          
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186        
Voice control for nav and audio       510 510 510 510
Wood trim           0 0
Limited Package 4,223 3,288          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668        
Sunroof 829 829          
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121        
Voice control for nav and audio       474 474 474 474
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 7,866 6,766 2,271 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 6,896 5,961 1,844 474 474 474 474
Destination 750 750 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $28,611 $32,611 $34,616 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $26,572 $30,244 $32,036 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,801
Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$28,611$32,611$34,616$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-12,780-14,480-13,630-14,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,611$31,661$34,516$85,205$122,705$119,655$176,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$26,572$30,244$32,036$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-881-93-11,905-13,492-12,701-13,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$29,363$31,943$79,373$114,333$111,497$164,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,371$0$34,960$32,124$85,094

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySLSLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350 $350
Proximity key    $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0$0
Hood scoop  $100    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights    $50 $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,550$4,700$17,380$19,080$18,230$19,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$12,780$14,480$13,630$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-93-11,905-13,492-12,701-13,578

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122008
ModelLegacySL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length186.4 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height59.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.710.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested275086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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