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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: $29,208

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $43,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,185

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $40,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Options (change) 2,518 2,518 0 0
Options (change) 2,160 2,163 0 0
Destination 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $29,208 $31,408 $72,875 $99,775
Total Invoice $27,185 $29,267 $67,926 $93,034

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,236
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,208$31,408$72,875$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-435-3,760-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,208$30,973$69,115$94,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$25,200
Total Invoice$27,185$29,267$67,926$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-405-3,505-5,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,185$28,862$64,421$87,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,677$0$23,522

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 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
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$5,610$6,045$9,370$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$3,760$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405-3,505-5,091

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in193.0 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.9 ft3

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