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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: $31,329 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $54,646 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $51,047 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| 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 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $79,097 | $100,487 | $139,221 | $202,322 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,609 | 2,241 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,064 | 1,788 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 725 | 725 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $85,975 | $108,975 | $150,625 | $219,775 | $31,329 | $32,961 |
| Total Invoice | $80,022 | $101,412 | $140,146 | $204,547 | $28,975 | $30,597 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,301 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,349 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| 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 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T4 | T4 |
| 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 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $85,975 | $108,975 | $150,625 | $219,775 | $31,329 | $32,961 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,345 | -12,395 | -17,370 | -23,670 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,630 | $96,580 | $133,255 | $196,105 | $31,329 | $32,786 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,950 | $56,625 | $119,475 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $80,022 | $101,412 | $140,146 | $204,547 | $28,975 | $30,597 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,698 | -11,535 | -16,162 | -22,030 | 0 | -162 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $71,324 | $89,877 | $123,984 | $182,517 | $28,975 | $30,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,553 | $52,660 | $111,193 | $0 | $1,460 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SL400 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| 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- 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 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| USB port | $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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| 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 | $16,055 | $19,105 | $24,080 | $30,380 | $6,710 | $6,885 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,345 | $12,395 | $17,370 | $23,670 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,698 | -11,535 | -16,162 | -22,030 | 0 | -162 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | SL | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,936 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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