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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $77,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $72,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
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      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 350    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393      
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      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 326    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295      
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 350 0 0
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 326 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $106,755 $146,705 $214,445
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $99,346 $136,499 $199,588

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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: $65,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,520
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$106,755$146,705$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-11,520-16,120-24,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,323$32,373$35,228$95,235$130,585$190,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$35,350$95,190
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$99,346$136,499$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-10,720-14,999-22,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$29,901$32,478$88,626$121,500$177,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$32,874$88,606

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySLSLSL
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer     $350
Proximity key     $250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Hood scoop  $100   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats     $150
No leather in second row   $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,550$4,700$16,120$20,720$28,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$11,520$16,120$24,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-10,720-14,999-22,356

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122013
ModelLegacySL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in101.8 in
Length186.4 in181.8 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height59.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.713.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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