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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: $74,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $69,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $107,800
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $100,254
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Metal pedals   149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Metal pedals   94  
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 0
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 0
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $108,725
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $101,179

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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: $65,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,605
Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6577hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
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$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-10,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$98,270
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-9,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$91,450
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackCLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanAMG CLS63 S
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$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,215$15,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-9,729

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082016
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.4,035 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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