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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: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,802 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,117 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $32,050 | $49,500 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $29,807 | $46,035 |
| 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 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,480 | 2,480 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 100 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,306 | 2,306 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 93 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | |||
| Options (change) | 648 | 648 | 12,480 | 11,530 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 419 | 11,606 | 10,722 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $45,455 | $61,955 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $42,338 | $57,682 |
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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: $14,022 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,111 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $45,455 | $61,955 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,220 | -3,520 | 0 | -3,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,433 | $34,133 | $45,455 | $58,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $13,075 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $42,338 | $57,682 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,994 | -3,273 | 0 | -3,189 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,227 | $31,736 | $42,338 | $54,493 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $12,155 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Metal pedals | $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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,600 | $8,900 | $5,380 | $8,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,220 | $3,520 | $0 | $3,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,994 | -3,273 | 0 | -3,189 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | CLA |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 27.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 64% |
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