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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: $43,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $40,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $29,058 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Rear spoiler 380    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Navigation system 1,823    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Rear spoiler 285    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 2,457 1,390 0
Options (change) 2,158 1,293 0
Destination 625 995 995
Total Price $34,377 $77,535 $109,895
Total Invoice $31,841 $72,178 $102,272

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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: $36,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,709
Model Year200620182018
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
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$77,535$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-7,120-10,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$70,415$98,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,510
Total Invoice$31,841$72,178$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-6,628-10,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$65,550$92,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,513

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620182018
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$11,420$15,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,120$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,628-10,209

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062018
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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