Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA Mercedes-Benz CLA 2016

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

Join Us

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.

Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,726

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,874

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $29,807 $46,035
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Rear spoiler 368   300 300
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rearview camera     460 460
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Rear spoiler 276   279 279
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rearview camera     428 428
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Options (change) 1,646 1,278 8,460 7,610
Options (change) 1,345 1,069 7,868 7,077
Destination 795 795 925 925
Total Price $30,836 $32,068 $41,435 $58,035
Total Invoice $28,726 $29,948 $38,600 $54,037

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 Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLA 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: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,101
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT4T4S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,836$32,068$41,435$58,035
Adjustments for Features0-175-830-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,836$31,893$40,605$53,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$13,175
Total Invoice$28,726$29,948$38,600$54,037
Adjustments for Features0-163-773-3,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,726$29,785$37,827$50,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$12,248

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2013201320162016
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
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 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
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$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
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$4,410$4,585$5,240$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$830$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-773-3,962

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

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 SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.