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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: $36,730

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $39,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $64,900 $86,600
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085          
Lighting Package         1,220 1,220
Power trunk closer         510 510
Satellite radio         699 699
Proximity key         1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear         1,100 1,100
Navigation system         1,240 1,240
Heated front seats         690  
Adaptive cruise control         3,130 3,110
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738          
Lighting Package         1,135 1,135
Power trunk closer         474 474
Satellite radio         650 650
Proximity key         1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear         1,023 1,023
Navigation system         1,153 1,153
Heated front seats         642  
Adaptive cruise control         2,911 2,892
Options (change) 2,085 0 0 0 9,669 8,959
Options (change) 1,738 0 0 0 8,992 8,331
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $36,730 $39,045 $38,545 $40,995 $76,644 $98,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,127
Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,730$39,045$38,545$40,995$76,644$98,034
Adjustments for Features-3,0500-3,100-3,100-355-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,680$39,045$35,445$37,895$76,289$96,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$1,765$4,215$0$20,440

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202120212021202120062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850  
Cruise control $150    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200  
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation app $50    
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0  
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
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$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
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$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,875$8,825$11,925$11,925$9,180$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0$3,100$3,100$355$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320-84-79-331-1,216

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212006
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.4 in
Length191.3 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165042%
Total Not Requested230058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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