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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: $34,302 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $11,153 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,831 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,507 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $32,050 | $49,500 | $31,295 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $29,807 | $46,035 | $29,243 | $32,028 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,480 | 2,480 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 100 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,306 | 2,306 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 93 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,480 | 11,530 | 2,132 | 2,132 |
| Options (change) | 11,606 | 10,722 | 1,713 | 1,713 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $45,455 | $61,955 | $34,302 | $37,302 |
| Total Invoice | $42,338 | $57,682 | $31,831 | $34,616 |
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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: $14,298 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,425 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $45,455 | $61,955 | $34,302 | $37,302 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,425 | -3,145 | -3,445 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,455 | $58,530 | $31,157 | $33,857 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,075 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $42,338 | $57,682 | $31,831 | $34,616 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,189 | -2,918 | -3,197 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,338 | $54,493 | $28,913 | $31,419 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,155 | $0 | $2,506 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,380 | $8,805 | $8,525 | $8,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,425 | $3,145 | $3,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,189 | -2,918 | -3,197 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | CLA | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 27% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 64% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 27% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 64% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 25% |
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