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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: $35,430

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $41,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,991

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $38,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595          
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170      
Night Package         300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,610    
Driver Assistance Package         2,800 2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package         3,250    
Folding second row seats         440 440  
Heated steering wheel         250 250  
Premium Package           4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats           625 625
Special order charge           250  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331          
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110      
Night Package         279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,497    
Driver Assistance Package         2,604 2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package         3,023    
Folding second row seats         409 409  
Heated steering wheel         233 233  
Premium Package           3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats           581 581
Special order charge           233  
Options (change) 2,165 1,765 170 170 8,650 8,865 7,165
Options (change) 1,773 1,441 110 110 8,045 8,245 6,663
Destination 875 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $35,430 $37,635 $37,040 $39,240 $76,475 $83,890 $115,890
Total Invoice $32,991 $35,012 $34,641 $36,620 $71,187 $78,083 $107,842

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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: $38,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,981
Model Year2017201720172017201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,430$37,635$37,040$39,240$76,475$83,890$115,890
Adjustments for Features00-290-290-2,380-3,795-7,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$37,635$36,750$38,950$74,095$80,095$108,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,320$3,520$0$6,000$34,175
Total Invoice$32,991$35,012$34,641$36,620$71,187$78,083$107,842
Adjustments for Features00-271-271-2,215-3,532-7,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,991$35,012$34,370$36,349$68,972$74,551$100,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$1,379$3,358$0$5,579$31,779

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201720172017201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  $1700
RWD    $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  $250
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$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$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200$200
Analog clock    $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat      $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$8,675$8,675$8,965$8,965$11,055$12,470$16,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$290$290$2,380$3,795$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments00-271-271-2,215-3,532-7,091

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172016
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.4,035 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested340093%
Total Not Requested2507%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested290092%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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