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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: $29,211 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $48,144 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,199 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $44,893 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $74,000 | $99,050 |
| Base Invoice | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $68,820 | $92,116 |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 363 | 1,180 | 1,180 |
| Navigation system | 1,066 | 888 | 888 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 272 | 1,097 | 1,097 |
| Options (change) | 1,841 | 1,641 | 1,641 | 1,180 | 1,180 |
| Options (change) | 1,519 | 1,341 | 1,341 | 1,097 | 1,097 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $29,211 | $30,311 | $32,311 | $77,355 | $103,705 |
| Total Invoice | $27,199 | $28,210 | $30,108 | $72,092 | $96,688 |
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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: $44,484 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,482 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 510, 12 | 510, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $29,211 | $30,311 | $32,311 | $77,355 | $103,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -700 | -1,075 | -3,660 | -5,260 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,211 | $29,611 | $31,236 | $73,695 | $98,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $400 | $2,025 | $0 | $24,750 |
| Total Invoice | $27,199 | $28,210 | $30,108 | $72,092 | $96,688 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -651 | -1,002 | -3,411 | -4,904 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,199 | $27,559 | $29,106 | $68,681 | $91,784 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $360 | $1,907 | $0 | $23,103 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $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 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $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 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $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 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,010 | $6,710 | $7,085 | $9,670 | $11,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $700 | $1,075 | $3,660 | $5,260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -651 | -1,002 | -3,411 | -4,904 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,021 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 | 56.3 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 | 56.0 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 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
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