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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $40,632

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSForesterForester
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Wheel Package 990 760      
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Wheel Package 921 707      
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Options (change) 8,370 9,090 6,540 648 648
Options (change) 7,785 8,454 6,082 419 419
Destination 925 925 925 915 915
Total Price $75,285 $83,215 $114,015 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $70,081 $77,455 $106,099 $32,221 $35,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,924
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSForesterForester
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T9T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$75,285$83,215$114,015$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features-1,005-3,570-7,3950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,280$79,645$106,620$34,653$37,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$32,340$0$2,700
Total Invoice$70,081$77,455$106,099$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features-936-3,323-6,8820-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,145$74,132$99,217$32,221$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,987$30,072$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSForesterForester
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,055$12,620$16,445$9,050$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$3,570$7,395$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-936-3,323-6,8820-279

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelCLSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in180.9 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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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