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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA 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.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,180 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $11,345 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $10,656 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $32,050 | $49,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $29,807 | $46,035 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 300 | 300 |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 279 | 279 |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 6,550 | 6,550 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 6,091 | 6,091 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $39,525 | $56,975 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $36,823 | $53,051 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,553 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $39,525 | $56,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -2,895 | -6,820 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $36,630 | $50,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $13,525 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $36,823 | $53,051 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -2,697 | -6,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $34,126 | $46,701 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $12,575 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,060 | $4,420 | $7,315 | $11,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $2,895 | $6,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -2,697 | -6,350 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | CLA |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 27.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 59% |
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