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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: $31,268 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,252 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,050 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $9,627 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $32,700 | $50,400 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $30,411 | $46,872 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 300 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | ||
| Convenience Package | 400 | 400 | ||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | 625 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,650 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | |||
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,650 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 273 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | ||
| Convenience Package | 372 | 372 | ||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | 581 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,674 | 1,674 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | |||
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,535 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,078 | 1,710 | 7,825 | 6,675 |
| Options (change) | 1,669 | 1,393 | 7,271 | 6,207 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $31,268 | $32,500 | $41,520 | $58,070 |
| Total Invoice | $29,050 | $30,272 | $38,677 | $54,074 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,462 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,960 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,268 | $32,500 | $41,520 | $58,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -1,790 | -4,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,268 | $32,325 | $39,730 | $53,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,057 | $0 | $13,825 |
| Total Invoice | $29,050 | $30,272 | $38,677 | $54,074 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -1,667 | -4,204 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,050 | $30,109 | $37,010 | $49,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,059 | $0 | $12,860 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $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 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Color seat belts | $0 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | |||
| 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 | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $5,060 | $5,235 | $6,850 | $9,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $1,790 | $4,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -1,667 | -4,204 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | CLA |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 27.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 58% |
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | No |
| Color seat belts | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
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