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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: $33,710

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $45,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,346

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $42,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $65,751 $89,559
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Metal pedals 170 170    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Premium Package 1     3,950 3,200
Adaptive cruise control     2,230 2,230
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Metal pedals 110 110    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Premium Package 1     3,674 2,976
Adaptive cruise control     2,074 2,074
Options (change) 2,465 3,260 6,180 5,430
Options (change) 2,023 2,686 5,748 5,050
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,710 $37,505 $79,055 $105,205
Total Invoice $31,346 $34,763 $73,674 $98,084

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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: $43,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,399
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,710$37,505$79,055$105,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,070-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$35,155$76,985$101,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$24,450
Total Invoice$31,346$34,763$73,674$98,084
Adjustments for Features0-2,178-1,929-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,346$32,585$71,745$94,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,239$0$22,824

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
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  
Cruise control$150   
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
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  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
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$75 $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
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,900$10,250$9,970$11,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,070$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,178-1,929-3,515

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162009
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.4 in
Length189.6 in193.0 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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