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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $69,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $64,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLForesterForester
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $30,887 $33,675
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140      
Wood trim     0 0    
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060      
Wood trim     0 0    
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Options (change) 3,370 2,230 3,370 2,230 648 648
Options (change) 3,134 2,074 3,134 2,074 419 419
Destination 875 875 875 875 915 915
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,045 $144,805 $141,845 $200,405 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $96,914 $134,912 $132,159 $186,620 $32,221 $35,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,853
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLForesterForester
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$104,045$144,805$141,845$200,405$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features-6,270-8,570-7,620-8,6700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,775$136,235$134,225$191,735$34,653$37,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0$2,700
Total Invoice$96,914$134,912$132,159$186,620$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features-5,840-7,985-7,100-8,0740-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,074$126,927$125,059$178,546$32,221$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,853$33,985$87,472$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLForesterForester
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Terrain selector    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$17,470$19,770$18,820$19,870$11,200$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,270$8,570$7,620$8,670$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,840-7,985-7,100-8,0740-279

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelSLForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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
Compass0No
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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