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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $29,807 $46,035
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals     149    
Garmin Map Pilot       600 600
Interior Package       1,650 1,650
Premium Package       2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat       400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rear spoiler       300 300
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Metal pedals     94    
Garmin Map Pilot       558 558
Interior Package       1,535 1,535
Premium Package       2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat       372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Rear spoiler       279 279
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,226 7,550 7,150
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 7,021 6,649
Destination 695 695 695 925 925
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $40,525 $57,575
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $37,753 $53,609

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,764
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$40,525$57,575
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-1,865-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$38,660$52,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$13,825
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$37,753$53,609
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-1,737-4,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$36,016$48,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0$12,854

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
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  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop $100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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, configurable   $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$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$4,350$4,475$5,550$6,215$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$1,865$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-1,737-4,739

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092016
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested407570%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin 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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

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