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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: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $44,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $41,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 970 970 970
Rear spoiler 368   400    
Folding second row seats     440    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Navigation system 888 888      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 902 902 902
Rear spoiler 276   372    
Folding second row seats     409    
Options (change) 2,009 1,641 1,810 970 970
Options (change) 1,617 1,341 1,683 902 902
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Total Price $30,679 $32,311 $74,835 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $28,486 $30,108 $69,661 $94,362 $100,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,977
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,679$32,311$74,835$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,510-7,135-7,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,679$32,136$70,325$94,260$100,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$23,935$30,535
Total Invoice$28,486$30,108$69,661$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features0-163-4,198-6,640-7,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,486$29,945$65,463$87,722$93,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0$22,259$28,397

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
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$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$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$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer   $100$100
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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
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 release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,960$6,135$10,470$13,095$13,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,510$7,135$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-4,198-6,640-7,012

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
ModelForesterCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in113.2 in
Length179.5 in194.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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