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Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $58,563 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| Difference: $54,631 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $85,050 | $108,050 | $149,700 | $217,550 | $26,895 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $79,097 | $100,487 | $139,221 | $202,322 | $25,001 | $26,005 |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||
| Options (change) | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 482 | 623 |
| Options (change) | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 314 | 405 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 625 | 625 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $86,565 | $109,565 | $151,215 | $220,365 | $28,002 | $29,143 |
| Total Invoice | $80,571 | $101,961 | $140,695 | $205,096 | $25,940 | $27,035 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,253 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,170 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 120, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $86,565 | $109,565 | $151,215 | $220,365 | $28,002 | $29,143 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,210 | -16,260 | -20,685 | -27,635 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,355 | $93,305 | $130,530 | $192,730 | $27,102 | $29,143 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,950 | $57,175 | $119,375 | $0 | $2,041 |
| Total Invoice | $80,571 | $101,961 | $140,695 | $205,096 | $25,940 | $27,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,295 | -15,132 | -19,246 | -25,720 | -834 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,276 | $86,829 | $121,449 | $179,376 | $25,106 | $27,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,553 | $53,173 | $111,100 | $0 | $1,929 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | |||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $19,030 | $22,080 | $26,505 | $33,455 | $6,720 | $5,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $13,210 | $16,260 | $20,685 | $27,635 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -12,295 | -15,132 | -19,246 | -25,720 | -834 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,936 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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