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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $42,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,668

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $39,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $66,960 $89,187
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 800 850
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Special Appearance Package 835 835    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079    
Navigation system 1,085 1,085    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 744 791
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 5,545 5,545 4,590 3,800
Options (change) 4,562 4,562 4,269 3,535
Destination 825 825 905 905
Total Price $35,465 $38,465 $77,495 $100,605
Total Invoice $32,668 $35,421 $72,134 $93,627

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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: $38,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,133
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5T7T7
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$35,465$38,465$77,495$100,605
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,680-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,365$38,465$73,815$96,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$22,285
Total Invoice$32,668$35,421$72,134$93,627
Adjustments for Features-920-3,425-4,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,576$35,421$68,709$89,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$20,725

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420132013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Proximity key$250$250  
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 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
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 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 
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
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,015$9,695$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,680$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-3,425-4,193

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142013
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length189.0 in194.5 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height65.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,424 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 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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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