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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $27,807 $44,129
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367   300 300
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275   279 279
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,108 2,741 6,900 6,900
Options (change) 2,580 2,308 6,416 6,416
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $29,798 $31,631 $37,725 $55,275
Total Invoice $27,605 $29,412 $35,148 $51,470

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,350
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT4T4S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,798$31,631$37,725$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,280-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,798$31,396$36,445$50,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$14,425
Total Invoice$27,605$29,412$35,148$51,470
Adjustments for Features0-219-1,193-4,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,605$29,193$33,955$47,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,588$0$13,413

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Hood scoop $100  
Infotainment 
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
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,560$4,795$5,840$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,280$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-1,193-4,102

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height65.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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