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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,656

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCLACLAForesterForester
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $24,930 $26,116
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 353 353
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 230 230
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 6,550 6,550 840 1,068
Options (change) 6,091 6,091 592 739
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $39,525 $56,975 $28,180 $29,608
Total Invoice $36,823 $53,051 $26,167 $27,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,553
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCLACLAForesterForester
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7S7A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$39,525$56,975$28,180$29,608
Adjustments for Features-2,895-6,820-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,630$50,155$27,540$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,525$0$2,068
Total Invoice$36,823$53,051$26,167$27,500
Adjustments for Features-2,697-6,350-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,126$46,701$25,573$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,575$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCLACLAForesterForester
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,315$11,240$5,060$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$6,820$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,697-6,350-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelCLAForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length182.3 in176.6 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height56.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.157.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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