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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $43,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $40,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $66,960 $89,187
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 3,790 2,950
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 3,525 2,744
Destination 850 850 905 905
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $76,695 $99,755
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $71,390 $92,836

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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: $40,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,819
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,377$36,377$76,695$99,755
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,785-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$36,177$73,910$96,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$22,235
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$71,390$92,836
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,592-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$33,576$68,798$89,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$20,678

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $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
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,810$8,010$10,595$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,785$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,592-3,360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length180.9 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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