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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: $36,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $34,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 800 800  
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 744 744  
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 1,640 1,640 0
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 1,525 1,525 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $68,555 $75,765 $107,475
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $63,821 $70,526 $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: $33,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,019
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,784$35,784$68,555$75,765$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,540-5,880-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$34,834$65,015$69,885$97,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$4,870$32,505
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$63,821$70,526$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-881-3,296-5,473-9,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$32,297$60,525$65,053$90,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$4,528$30,228

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i3.6RCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
AWD$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   
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
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
Rearview camera$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$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   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,665$8,255$10,595$14,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,540$5,880$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-3,296-5,473-9,264

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122015
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.4,035 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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