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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,211

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $44,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $41,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelCLSCLSForesterForesterForester
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140 363 363 363
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060 272 272 272
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Options (change) 1,140 1,140 1,841 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 1,060 1,060 1,519 1,341 1,341
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $74,015 $100,915 $29,211 $30,311 $32,311
Total Invoice $68,986 $94,094 $27,199 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,539
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelCLSCLSForesterForesterForester
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 1280, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$74,015$100,915$29,211$30,311$32,311
Adjustments for Features-3,485-5,1850-700-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,530$95,730$29,211$29,611$31,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$68,986$94,094$27,199$28,210$30,108
Adjustments for Features-3,248-4,8350-651-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,738$89,259$27,199$27,559$29,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,521$0$360$1,907

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelCLSCLSForesterForesterForester
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
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$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75  $75
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$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 headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
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$9,570$11,270$6,085$6,785$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$5,185$0$700$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,248-4,8350-651-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelCLSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length193.0 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height54.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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