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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $37,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $34,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Metal pedals     149      
Rear spoiler       400 400  
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Metal pedals     94      
Rear spoiler       372 372  
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,226 840 840 0
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 781 781 0
Destination 695 695 695 925 925 925
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $67,755 $74,965 $107,475
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $63,077 $69,782 $100,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,236
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$67,755$74,965$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-3,855-6,195-10,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$63,900$68,770$97,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$4,870$33,205
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$63,077$69,782$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-3,589-5,767-9,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$59,488$64,015$90,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0$4,527$30,879

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Roof rack$300     
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200
Analog clock   $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,725$6,800$9,455$11,795$15,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$3,855$6,195$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-3,589-5,767-9,650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092015
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested335058%
Total Not Requested247542%

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