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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,721

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $109,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,265

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $102,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassForesterForester
TrimCL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $147,400 $137,500 $197,500 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $137,082 $127,875 $183,675 $30,887 $33,675
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850      
Heated steering wheel     460    
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Cargo net       68 68
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650      
Heated steering wheel     428    
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Cargo net       44 44
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Options (change) 425 3,275 885 716 716
Options (change) 395 3,045 823 463 463
Destination 875 875 875 915 915
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600 3,000 0 0
Total Price $151,700 $144,250 $202,260 $34,721 $37,721
Total Invoice $141,352 $134,395 $188,373 $32,265 $35,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,931
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassForesterForester
TrimCL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T7T5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$151,700$144,250$202,260$34,721$37,721
Adjustments for Features-7,480-5,580-8,6050-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,220$138,670$193,655$34,721$37,421
Cost Above Minimum$5,550$0$54,985$0$2,700
Total Invoice$141,352$134,395$188,373$32,265$35,053
Adjustments for Features-6,970-5,199-8,0140-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$134,382$129,196$180,359$32,265$34,774
Cost Above Minimum$5,186$0$51,163$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassForesterForester
TrimCL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Night vision$1750 $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$18,405$16,505$19,530$10,925$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$5,580$8,605$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,970-5,199-8,0140-279

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelCL-ClassForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in103.9 in
Length199.4 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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