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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: $29,798 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $40,377 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $37,843 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,495 | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 |
| Base Invoice | $24,355 | $26,707 | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| Night Package | 300 | 300 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,501 | 1,501 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| Night Package | 279 | 279 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,108 | 2,741 | 2,350 | 740 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,434 | 2,159 | 2,185 | 688 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $29,798 | $31,931 | $70,175 | $75,765 | $108,725 |
| Total Invoice | $27,484 | $29,561 | $65,327 | $70,526 | $101,179 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,057 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,891 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $29,798 | $31,931 | $70,175 | $75,765 | $108,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -5,320 | -6,260 | -10,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,798 | $31,696 | $64,855 | $69,505 | $98,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,898 | $0 | $4,650 | $33,460 |
| Total Invoice | $27,484 | $29,561 | $65,327 | $70,526 | $101,179 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -218 | -4,952 | -5,827 | -9,687 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,484 | $29,343 | $60,375 | $64,699 | $91,492 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,859 | $0 | $4,324 | $31,117 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $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 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,110 | $6,345 | $11,430 | $12,370 | $16,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $5,320 | $6,260 | $10,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -218 | -4,952 | -5,827 | -9,687 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Night Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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