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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $38,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $35,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $60,357 $80,538
Limited Package 4,000 3,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,240 1,240
Sunroof 995 995    
Heated front seats     690  
Limited Package 3,689 2,838    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,153 1,153
Sunroof 829 829    
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 1,930 1,240
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 1,795 1,153
Destination 695 695 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $68,905 $90,315
Total Invoice $28,544 $32,216 $64,227 $84,166

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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: $35,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,572
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,685$34,685$68,905$90,315
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,265-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,685$33,735$66,640$87,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$20,460
Total Invoice$28,544$32,216$64,227$84,166
Adjustments for Features0-882-2,111-2,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,544$31,334$62,116$81,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,690$7,005$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,265$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-2,111-2,996

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.4 in
Length188.2 in193.0 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267563%
Total Not Requested156537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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