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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: $34,362 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $42,403 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,870 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $39,587 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 | $31,295 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 | $29,243 | $32,028 |
| Night Package | 300 | 300 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 290 | 290 | 290 | 60 | 60 |
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,200 | 3,740 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Night Package | 279 | 279 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,023 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 270 | 270 | 270 | 39 | 39 |
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,906 | 3,478 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,940 | 8,280 | 6,830 | 2,192 | 2,192 |
| Options (change) | 8,315 | 7,701 | 6,352 | 1,752 | 1,752 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $76,765 | $83,305 | $115,555 | $34,362 | $37,362 |
| Total Invoice | $71,457 | $77,539 | $107,531 | $31,870 | $34,655 |
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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: $39,823 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,185 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T9 | T7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $76,765 | $83,305 | $115,555 | $34,362 | $37,362 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,580 | -3,795 | -7,620 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,185 | $79,510 | $107,935 | $34,362 | $37,062 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,325 | $33,750 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $71,457 | $77,539 | $107,531 | $31,870 | $34,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,402 | -3,532 | -7,091 | 0 | -278 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $69,055 | $74,007 | $100,440 | $31,870 | $34,377 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,952 | $31,385 | $0 | $2,507 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 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 | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,555 | $12,770 | $16,595 | $8,975 | $9,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,580 | $3,795 | $7,620 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,402 | -3,532 | -7,091 | 0 | -278 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | CLS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 47% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 7% |
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