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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: $38,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $36,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Metal pedals   149    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Metal pedals   94    
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 0 0
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 0 0
Destination 645 645 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $72,875 $99,775
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $67,926 $93,034

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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: $36,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,907
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,900$34,366$72,875$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,405-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$69,470$94,670
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$25,200
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$67,926$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-3,174-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$64,752$88,274
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$23,522

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$5,665$6,865$9,070$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,405$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-3,174-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.9 ft3

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