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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $48,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,682

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $45,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $68,820 $92,116
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 87 270 0 0
Options (change) 56 175 0 0
Destination 625 625 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $27,607 $28,790 $76,175 $102,525
Total Invoice $25,682 $26,805 $70,995 $95,591

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,325
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,607$28,790$76,175$102,525
Adjustments for Features-8750-6,225-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,732$28,790$69,950$95,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$25,475
Total Invoice$25,682$26,805$70,995$95,591
Adjustments for Features-8140-5,802-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,868$26,805$65,193$88,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,937$0$23,778

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,820$4,945$11,170$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$6,225$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8140-5,802-6,620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in193.0 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.9 ft3

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