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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: $36,337

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,740

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $30,411 $46,872
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172    
Remote start 470 470 470 470    
Multimedia Package         2,300 2,300
Premium Package         1,800 1,800
Interior Package         1,650  
Driver Assistance Package         1,500 1,500
Convenience Package         400 400
Sunroof, large         1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         850  
Rear spoiler         300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package           1,650
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112    
Remote start 352 352 352 352    
Multimedia Package         2,139 2,139
Premium Package         1,674 1,674
Interior Package         1,535  
Driver Assistance Package         1,395 1,395
Convenience Package         372 372
Sunroof, large         1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         791  
Rear spoiler         273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package           1,535
Options (change) 2,727 2,227 642 642 11,000 9,850
Options (change) 2,202 1,787 464 464 10,224 9,160
Destination 915 915 915 915 995 995
Total Price $36,337 $38,537 $38,047 $40,247 $44,695 $61,245
Total Invoice $33,740 $35,766 $35,490 $37,468 $41,630 $57,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,731
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,337$38,537$38,047$40,247$44,695$61,245
Adjustments for Features-3,060-3,060-3,150-3,1500-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,277$35,477$34,897$37,097$44,695$58,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$13,825
Total Invoice$33,740$35,766$35,490$37,468$41,630$57,027
Adjustments for Features-2,841-2,840-2,938-2,9320-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,899$32,926$32,552$34,536$41,630$54,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,027$1,653$3,637$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLACLA
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote start via app    $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter    $150 
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler     $200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Color seat belts     $0
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Interior trim, special color     $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$8,650$8,650$8,740$8,740$5,590$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$3,060$3,150$3,150$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,841-2,840-2,938-2,9320-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackCLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested290073%
Total Not Requested105027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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