Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2015 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 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.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $200,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $187,082

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGForesterForester
TrimGT Final Edition2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $221,580 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $206,069 $24,930 $26,116
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,500    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Cargo net   46 46
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates 4,185    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Cargo net   30 30
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 4,500 886 1,114
Options (change) 4,185 622 769
Destination 925 645 645
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $229,105 $28,226 $29,654
Total Invoice $213,279 $26,197 $27,530

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $181,788
Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGForesterForester
TrimGT Final Edition2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine583hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$229,105$28,226$29,654
Adjustments for Features-6,325-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$222,780$27,586$29,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$213,279$26,197$27,530
Adjustments for Features-5,888-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$207,391$25,603$27,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,927

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520082008
ModelSLS AMGForesterForester
TrimGT Final Edition2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler$300  
Carbon fiber hood$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400  
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates$200  
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,170$6,485$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,888-5940

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelSLS AMGForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.5 in99.4 in
Length182.6 in176.6 in
Width76.3 in68.3 in
Height49.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.257.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.