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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,316 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $11,119 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,214 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,386 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $32,050 | $49,500 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $29,807 | $46,035 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Garmin Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 368 | |
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 276 | |
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,460 | 7,610 | 1,646 | 1,278 |
| Options (change) | 7,868 | 7,077 | 1,345 | 1,069 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $41,435 | $58,035 | $30,316 | $31,948 |
| Total Invoice | $38,600 | $54,037 | $28,214 | $29,836 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,289 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,613 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $41,435 | $58,035 | $30,316 | $31,948 |
| Adjustments for Features | -830 | -4,255 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,605 | $53,780 | $30,316 | $31,773 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,175 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $38,600 | $54,037 | $28,214 | $29,836 |
| Adjustments for Features | -773 | -3,962 | 0 | -163 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,827 | $50,075 | $28,214 | $29,673 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,248 | $0 | $1,459 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,240 | $8,665 | $4,410 | $4,585 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $830 | $4,255 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -773 | -3,962 | 0 | -163 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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