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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: $33,377 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $44,653 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $41,741 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $67,950 | $93,550 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $63,194 | $87,002 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | ||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,770 | 4,035 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | ||
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | ||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,436 | 3,753 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | 2,046 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | ||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,432 | 2,432 | 7,905 | 7,170 |
| Options (change) | 1,985 | 1,985 | 7,351 | 6,668 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $33,377 | $36,377 | $78,030 | $104,195 |
| Total Invoice | $30,979 | $33,762 | $72,720 | $97,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,958 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,161 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 382hp V8 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 480, 13 | 480, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $33,377 | $36,377 | $78,030 | $104,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -1,695 | -3,395 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,377 | $36,177 | $76,335 | $100,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $24,465 |
| Total Invoice | $30,979 | $33,762 | $72,720 | $97,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -186 | -1,580 | -3,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,979 | $33,576 | $71,140 | $93,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,597 | $0 | $22,840 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 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 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,335 | $8,535 | $10,030 | $11,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $1,695 | $3,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -186 | -1,580 | -3,165 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 193.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,993 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 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 | 34.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 29% |
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