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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: $33,822

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,153

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,312

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $30,132 $46,454
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Remote start 445 445    
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Interior Package     1,650  
Convenience Package     500 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Rear spoiler     300  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Remote start 333 333    
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Interior Package     1,535  
Convenience Package     465 465
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Rear spoiler     273  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 2,877 2,877 11,650 10,500
Options (change) 2,318 2,318 10,829 9,765
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $33,822 $36,822 $44,975 $61,375
Total Invoice $31,312 $34,095 $41,886 $57,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,313
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,822$36,822$44,975$61,375
Adjustments for Features0-200-280-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,822$36,622$44,695$58,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$13,675
Total Invoice$31,312$34,095$41,886$57,144
Adjustments for Features0-185-261-2,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,312$33,910$41,625$54,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$12,721

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
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
Interior trim, special color   $0
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
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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,835$7,035$7,115$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$280$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-261-2,798

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height66.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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