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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: $28,362

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $42,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,275

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $39,871

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelCLSCLSCLSForesterForester
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $24,930 $26,116
Night Package 300 300      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Cargo organizer 290 290 290 115 115
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Night Package 279 279      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Cargo organizer 270 270 270 72 72
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 3,230 1,620 290 1,042 1,183
Options (change) 3,004 1,507 270 720 811
Destination 925 925 925 625 625
Total Price $71,055 $76,645 $109,015 $28,362 $29,703
Total Invoice $66,146 $71,345 $101,449 $26,275 $27,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,667
Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelCLSCLSCLSForesterForester
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7T9T7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$71,055$76,645$109,015$28,362$29,703
Adjustments for Features-7,560-8,500-12,100-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,495$68,145$96,915$27,462$29,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,420$0$2,241
Total Invoice$66,146$71,345$101,449$26,275$27,552
Adjustments for Features-7,038-7,912-11,260-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,108$63,433$90,189$25,441$27,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$31,081$0$2,111

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620072007
ModelCLSCLSCLSForesterForester
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
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$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,505$13,445$17,045$5,845$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,560$8,500$12,100$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,038-7,912-11,260-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelCLSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in99.4 in
Length194.5 in176.6 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height55.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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