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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: $64,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $60,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $95,900
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $89,187
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals   149  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals   94  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 2,030
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 1,888
Destination 645 645 905
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $98,835
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $91,980

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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: $59,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,593
Model Year200820082013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6518hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$33,900$34,366$98,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$92,880
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$91,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-5,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$86,438
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$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$4,915$6,115$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-5,542

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.2 in
Length188.7 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height63.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.3 ft3

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