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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $36,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $34,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $60,357 $80,538
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,240 1,240
CD changer, in-dash     430 430
Heated front seats     690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     890  
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 1,153 1,153
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Heated front seats     642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     828  
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 3,250 1,670
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 3,023 1,553
Destination 645 645 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $70,225 $90,745
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $65,455 $84,566

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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: $35,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,735
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,900$34,217$70,225$90,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-2,040-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$68,185$87,755
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$19,570
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$65,455$84,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-1,901-2,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$63,554$81,780
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0$18,226

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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  
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
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  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,215$8,130$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$2,040$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-1,901-2,786

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.4 in
Length188.7 in193.0 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height63.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.8 ft3

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