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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: $28,295

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $49,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $46,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $69,890 $101,277
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo organizer 115 115 290 290
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Folding second row seats     440  
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo organizer 72 72 270 270
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 955 1,183 1,530 290
Options (change) 664 811 1,423 270
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $28,295 $29,723 $77,675 $110,185
Total Invoice $26,239 $27,572 $72,308 $102,542

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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: $40,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,121
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$28,295$29,723$77,675$110,185
Adjustments for Features-6400-9,175-13,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$29,723$68,500$96,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$28,410
Total Invoice$26,239$27,572$72,308$102,542
Adjustments for Features-5930-8,541-12,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,646$27,572$63,767$90,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$26,421

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
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, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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   
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,710$5,070$14,245$18,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$9,175$13,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-8,541-12,354

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length176.6 in194.5 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height65.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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