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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: $33,204

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $40,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,729

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $37,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,495 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $22,123 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Limited Package 4,600    
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 700  
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Limited Package 4,241    
Special Appearance Package 834    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 651  
Options (change) 8,914 700 0
Options (change) 7,811 651 0
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,204 $73,575 $99,775
Total Invoice $30,729 $68,577 $93,034

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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: $37,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,467
Model Year201320092009
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,204$73,575$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,204$71,020$95,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,600
Total Invoice$30,729$68,577$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-2,381-3,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,729$66,196$89,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,964

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320092009
ModelOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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  
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 headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$7,845$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,381-3,874

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.4 in
Length189.0 in193.0 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.9 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
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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 control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested307572%
Total Not Requested121528%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

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