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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: $34,005

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $46,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,559

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $43,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $69,890 $101,277
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795    
Metal pedals 170 170    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated second row seats     625  
Special order charge     250  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663    
Metal pedals 110 110    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated second row seats     581  
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 3,160 3,160 4,365 2,250
Options (change) 2,603 2,603 4,060 2,093
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $34,005 $37,005 $80,510 $112,145
Total Invoice $31,559 $34,313 $74,945 $104,365

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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: $42,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,960
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,005$37,005$80,510$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,680-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,005$36,505$76,830$104,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$27,735
Total Invoice$31,559$34,313$74,945$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-464-3,426-7,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,559$33,849$71,519$97,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,290$0$25,792

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
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
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,690$10,870$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,680$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-3,426-7,054

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in113.2 in
Length189.6 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

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