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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: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $42,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $39,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 800 850
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 744 791
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 1,640 850
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 1,525 791
Destination 775 775 905 905
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $74,545 $97,655
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $69,390 $90,883

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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: $38,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,621
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,784$35,784$74,545$97,655
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,580-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$34,834$69,965$92,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$22,285
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$69,390$90,883
Adjustments for Features0-881-4,263-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$32,297$65,127$85,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$20,726

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,165$8,795$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,580$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-4,263-5,030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length188.2 in194.5 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height65.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested292567%
Total Not Requested141533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested257574%
Total Not Requested90026%

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