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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: $30,105

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $78,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $72,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelLegacyLegacySLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,845 $29,945 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $25,214 $28,061 $96,395 $130,609
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Metal pedals 170 170    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Metal pedals 110 110    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,465 3,260 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 2,023 2,686 2,139 2,139
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $30,105 $34,000 $108,125 $146,215
Total Invoice $28,032 $31,542 $100,709 $136,223

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,235
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelLegacyLegacySLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,105$34,000$108,125$146,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-12,285-13,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,105$31,650$95,840$132,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0$37,040
Total Invoice$28,032$31,542$100,709$136,223
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-11,442-12,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,032$29,362$89,267$123,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelLegacyLegacySLSL
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150   
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0 $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,785$9,135$19,070$20,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$12,285$13,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,180-11,442-12,424

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacySL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length188.8 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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