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Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,311 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $41,613 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $38,825 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $64,900 | $86,600 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $60,357 | $80,538 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Lighting Package | 1,220 | 1,220 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,100 | 1,100 | 363 | 363 |
| Satellite radio | 699 | 699 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,023 | 1,023 | 272 | 272 |
| Satellite radio | 650 | 650 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,153 | 1,153 | 888 | 888 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,949 | 4,259 | 1,641 | 1,641 |
| Options (change) | 4,603 | 3,961 | 1,341 | 1,341 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $71,924 | $93,334 | $30,311 | $32,311 |
| Total Invoice | $67,035 | $86,974 | $28,210 | $30,108 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,418 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,779 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 480, 13 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $71,924 | $93,334 | $30,311 | $32,311 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,195 | -3,145 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,729 | $90,189 | $30,311 | $32,011 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,460 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Total Invoice | $67,035 | $86,974 | $28,210 | $30,108 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,046 | -2,931 | 0 | -280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,989 | $84,043 | $28,210 | $29,828 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,054 | $0 | $1,618 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS500 | CLS55 AMG | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,405 | $9,355 | $6,210 | $6,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,195 | $3,145 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,046 | -2,931 | 0 | -280 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,813 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
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