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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: $40,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,185

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $37,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $60,357 $80,538
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453 699 699
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340 650 650
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 2,518 2,518 2,629 1,939
Options (change) 2,160 2,163 2,445 1,803
Destination 695 695 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $29,208 $31,408 $69,604 $91,014
Total Invoice $27,185 $29,267 $64,877 $84,816

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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: $37,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,413
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,208$31,408$69,604$91,014
Adjustments for Features0-360-2,445-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,208$31,048$67,159$87,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$20,460
Total Invoice$27,185$29,267$64,877$84,816
Adjustments for Features0-335-2,279-3,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,185$28,932$62,598$81,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,747$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 
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 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$5,760$6,120$8,205$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$2,445$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-2,279-3,164

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.8 ft3

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