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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $6,974

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $27,807 $44,129
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals     149    
Becker Map Pilot       600 600
Interior Package       1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package       2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rear spoiler       300 300
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals     94    
Becker Map Pilot       558 558
Interior Package       1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package       2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Rear spoiler       279 279
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,226 6,900 6,900
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,966 6,416 6,416
Destination 645 645 645 925 925
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,366 $37,725 $55,275
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,961 $35,148 $51,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,229
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,366$37,725$55,275
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,200-1,225-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$33,900$33,166$36,500$50,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,391$0$14,425
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,961$35,148$51,470
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,116-1,141-4,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$31,431$30,845$34,007$47,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,067$0$13,412

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop $100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,365$5,565$5,590$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,200$1,225$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,116-1,141-4,051

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackCLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height63.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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