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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $41,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $38,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $63,194 $87,002
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 1     2,860 2,125
iPod integration     425 425
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Special Appearance Package 835 835    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079    
Navigation system 1,085 1,085    
Premium Package 1     2,660 1,976
iPod integration     395 395
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 5,995 5,260
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 5,575 4,891
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $76,120 $102,285
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $70,944 $95,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,200
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,960$37,960$76,120$102,285
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,640-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$37,960$74,480$98,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$24,465
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$70,944$95,368
Adjustments for Features-920-1,528-3,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$35,061$69,416$92,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$22,838

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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, 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$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$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$6,940$8,580$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,640$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,528-3,114

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142008
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.3,993 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

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

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