Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $48,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $45,417

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $69,890 $101,277
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172    
Night Package         300  
Alloy wheels, optional design         500  
Driver Assistance Package         2,250 2,250
Premium Package         3,900  
Folding second row seats         440  
Heated second row seats         625  
Special order charge         250  
Heated steering wheel         250  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112    
Night Package         279  
Alloy wheels, optional design         465  
Driver Assistance Package         2,093 2,093
Premium Package         3,627  
Folding second row seats         409  
Heated second row seats         581  
Special order charge         233  
Heated steering wheel         233  
Options (change) 2,257 1,757 172 172 8,515 2,250
Options (change) 1,850 1,435 112 112 7,920 2,093
Destination 915 915 915 915 995 995
Total Price $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777 $84,660 $112,145
Total Invoice $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116 $78,805 $104,365

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,303
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777$84,660$112,145
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-3,345-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687$81,315$106,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$25,310
Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116$78,805$104,365
Adjustments for Features00-84-84-3,114-5,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032$75,691$99,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,666$3,644$0$23,537

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
RWD    $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $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 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist    $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
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
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $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 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $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
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock    $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$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$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$8,850$8,850$8,940$8,940$12,195$14,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$3,345$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments00-84-84-3,114-5,137

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in113.2 in
Length189.9 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,623 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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 assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

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 assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.