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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $29,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,820

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackCLKCLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $54,500 $63,200
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $50,685 $58,776
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,290 2,290
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Metal pedals   149    
Premium III Package     1,000 1,000
Premium II Package     1,100 1,100
Premium I Package     1,910 1,610
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710
Heated front seats     710 710
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     550 550
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 2,130 2,130
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Metal pedals   94    
Premium III Package     930 930
Premium II Package     1,023 1,023
Premium I Package     1,776 1,497
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660
Heated front seats     660 660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     512 512
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 8,270 7,970
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 7,691 7,412
Destination 645 645 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $63,645 $73,045
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $59,251 $68,063

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,830
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackCLKCLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6320, 10320, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,366$63,645$73,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,915-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$58,730$67,855
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$9,125
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$59,251$68,063
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-4,576-4,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$54,675$63,227
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$8,552

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackCLKCLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
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 headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,690$7,890$11,605$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,915$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-4,576-4,836

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackCLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in106.9 in
Length188.7 in183.2 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height63.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in48.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft38.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested76552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested66555%

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