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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $38,788

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $36,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $29,058 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation system 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Rear spoiler 380 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Navigation system 1,823    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Rear spoiler 285 372  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 2,457 990 2,030
Options (change) 2,158 921 1,888
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $34,377 $73,165 $97,805
Total Invoice $31,841 $68,105 $91,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,614
Model Year200620122012
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,377$73,165$97,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,995-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$68,170$92,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,940
Total Invoice$31,841$68,105$91,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,650-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$63,455$85,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,265

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620122012
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$9,295$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,650-5,300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.2 in
Length186.2 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height59.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 ft3

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