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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: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $47,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $44,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585          
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172      
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package         4,150 3,690 3,690
Heated second row seats         625 625 625
Special order charge         250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970 970
Rear spoiler         400    
Folding second row seats         440    
Heated steering wheel         490    
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323          
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112      
Driver Assistance Package         2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package         3,860 3,432 3,432
Heated second row seats         581 581 581
Special order charge         233 233 233
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902 902
Rear spoiler         372    
Folding second row seats         409    
Heated steering wheel         456    
Options (change) 2,257 1,757 172 172 10,275 8,485 8,485
Options (change) 1,850 1,435 112 112 9,557 7,892 7,892
Destination 915 915 915 915 925 925 925
Total Price $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777 $83,300 $108,910 $115,910
Total Invoice $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116 $77,535 $101,352 $107,862

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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: $44,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,243
Model Year2018201820182018201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
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)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777$83,300$108,910$115,910
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-3,120-5,920-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687$80,180$102,990$109,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$22,810$29,410
Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116$77,535$101,352$107,862
Adjustments for Features00-84-84-2,904-5,509-5,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032$74,631$95,843$101,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,666$3,644$0$21,212$27,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182018201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG 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$1200
AWD$1700$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$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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    $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
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$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$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Body kit     $0$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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$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$150
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75$75
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$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  
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,275$8,275$8,365$8,365$11,395$14,195$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$3,120$5,920$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-84-84-2,904-5,509-5,881

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182014
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.4,256 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 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 years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested350089%
Total Not Requested45011%

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 years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested260085%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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