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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: $30,679 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $46,706 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $43,552 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $75,150 | $108,900 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $69,890 | $101,277 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Night Package | 300 | |||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||
| Night Package | 279 | |||
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 465 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,240 | 0 | 2,009 | 1,641 |
| Options (change) | 1,153 | 0 | 1,617 | 1,341 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $77,385 | $109,895 | $30,679 | $32,311 |
| Total Invoice | $72,038 | $102,272 | $28,486 | $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: $41,271 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,493 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $77,385 | $109,895 | $30,679 | $32,311 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,435 | -9,535 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,950 | $100,360 | $30,679 | $32,136 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $28,410 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $72,038 | $102,272 | $28,486 | $30,108 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,059 | -8,874 | 0 | -163 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,979 | $93,398 | $28,486 | $29,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $26,419 | $0 | $1,459 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | CLS | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $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 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,095 | $16,195 | $6,660 | $6,835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,435 | $9,535 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,059 | -8,874 | 0 | -163 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | CLS | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 194.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,159 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 | 57.1 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 | 56.5 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 | 15.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 68.3 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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