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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $24,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $23,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCLKCLKForesterForester
TrimCLK350CLK5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $30,887 $33,675
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250    
AMG Sport Package 2,700      
Heated front seats 710 710    
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Satellite radio 520 520    
Navigation system 2,290 2,290    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Power trunk closer 530 530    
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
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092    
AMG Sport Package 2,511      
Heated front seats 660 660    
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660    
Satellite radio 484 484    
Navigation system 2,130 2,130    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Power trunk closer 493 493    
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
Options (change) 12,220 9,220 648 648
Options (change) 11,364 8,575 419 419
Destination 875 875 915 915
Total Price $59,545 $65,245 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $55,437 $60,740 $32,221 $35,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,093
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCLKCLKForesterForester
TrimCLK350CLK5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$59,545$65,245$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features00-4,170-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,545$65,245$30,483$33,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0$2,700
Total Invoice$55,437$60,740$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features00-3,877-4,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,437$60,740$28,344$30,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,303$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCLKCLKForesterForester
TrimCLK350CLK5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,055$7,055$11,225$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,170$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,877-4,156

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelCLKForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length183.2 in180.9 in
Width68.5 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested84039%
AMG Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested81543%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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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