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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: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLACLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $30,411 $46,872
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Remote start 455 455    
Convenience Package     400 400
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Interior Package     1,650  
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler     300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Remote start 341 341    
Convenience Package     372 372
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Interior Package     1,535  
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler     273  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 1,103 1,103 11,000 9,850
Options (change) 760 760 10,224 9,160
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $35,108 $38,108 $44,695 $61,245
Total Invoice $32,562 $35,350 $41,630 $57,027

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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: $11,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,280
Model Year2018201820182018
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, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,108$38,108$44,695$61,245
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,6850-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,723$35,423$44,695$58,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$13,825
Total Invoice$32,562$35,350$41,630$57,027
Adjustments for Features-2,212-2,4910-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,350$32,859$41,630$54,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820182018
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
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 
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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, 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$8,750$9,050$6,365$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,685$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,212-2,4910-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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