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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: $36,902

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $45,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $71,300 $94,900
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172    
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package         4,390 3,690
Heated second row seats         625 625
Special order charge         250 250
Obstacle detection, rear         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
Premium 1 Package         4,083 3,432
Heated second row seats         581 581
Special order charge         250 250
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Rear spoiler         372  
Folding second row seats         409  
Heated steering wheel         456  
Options (change) 2,257 1,757 172 172 10,515 8,485
Options (change) 1,850 1,435 112 112 9,797 7,909
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875
Total Price $36,902 $40,802 $38,717 $41,167 $82,690 $104,260

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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: $43,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,313
Model Year202120212021202120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
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$36,902$40,802$38,717$41,167$82,690$104,260
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-2,695-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,902$40,802$38,627$41,077$79,995$100,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,725$4,175$0$20,570

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202120212021202120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCLSCLS
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTCLS550CLS63 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$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
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$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    $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
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  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$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  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$8,075$8,075$8,165$8,165$10,770$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$2,695$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3-3-2,509-3,439

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212012
ModelOutbackCLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in113.2 in
Length191.3 in194.5 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft315.3 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%

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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested125079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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