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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLAForesterForester
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $30,887 $33,675
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500    
Interior Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Remote start     455 455
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395    
Interior Package 1,535      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 273      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Remote start     341 341
Options (change) 11,000 9,850 1,103 1,103
Options (change) 10,224 9,160 760 760
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $44,695 $61,245 $35,108 $38,108
Total Invoice $41,630 $57,027 $32,562 $35,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,280
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLAForesterForester
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,695$61,245$35,108$38,108
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-2,385-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$58,520$32,723$35,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,825$0$2,700
Total Invoice$41,630$57,027$32,562$35,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-2,212-2,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,630$54,490$30,350$32,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,860$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCLACLAForesterForester
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$9,090$8,750$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$2,385$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-2,212-2,491

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in180.9 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height56.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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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