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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: $27,785

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $41,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,909

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $39,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $60,357 $80,538
Satellite radio 445 445 699 699
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
CD changer, in-dash     430 430
Heated front seats     690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     890  
Satellite radio 334 334 650 650
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Heated front seats     642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     828  
Options (change) 445 715 2,709 1,129
Options (change) 334 509 2,520 1,050
Destination 645 645 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $27,785 $29,255 $69,684 $90,204
Total Invoice $25,909 $27,270 $64,952 $84,063

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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: $38,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,576
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,785$29,255$69,684$90,204
Adjustments for Features-7150-4,435-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$29,255$65,249$84,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$19,570
Total Invoice$25,909$27,270$64,952$84,063
Adjustments for Features-6670-4,134-5,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,242$27,270$60,818$79,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0$18,227

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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
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  
Cargo mat$40   
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
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,835$5,120$9,555$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$4,435$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-6670-4,134-5,018

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.8 ft3

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