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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,180 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $44,835 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $41,798 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $71,300 | $94,900 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $66,309 | $88,257 |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 372 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | |||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 840 | 2,030 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 781 | 1,888 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $73,015 | $97,805 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $67,965 | $91,020 |
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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: $38,350 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,760 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $73,015 | $97,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -7,125 | -8,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $65,890 | $89,555 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $23,665 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $67,965 | $91,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -6,632 | -7,678 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $61,333 | $83,342 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $22,009 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,710 | $5,070 | $12,195 | $13,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $7,125 | $8,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -6,632 | -7,678 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
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