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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: $33,437 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $43,078 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $40,206 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $66,900 | $74,100 | $107,800 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $62,217 | $68,913 | $100,254 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 60 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Night Package | 300 | 300 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | 440 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,740 | ||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 39 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Night Package | 279 | 279 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,023 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | 409 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,478 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,492 | 2,492 | 8,690 | 3,830 | 6,830 |
| Options (change) | 2,024 | 2,024 | 8,082 | 3,562 | 6,352 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $33,437 | $36,437 | $76,515 | $78,855 | $115,555 |
| Total Invoice | $31,018 | $33,801 | $71,224 | $73,400 | $107,531 |
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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: $38,258 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,719 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 329hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $33,437 | $36,437 | $76,515 | $78,855 | $115,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -4,820 | -4,160 | -9,960 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,437 | $36,237 | $71,695 | $74,695 | $105,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $3,000 | $33,900 |
| Total Invoice | $31,018 | $33,801 | $71,224 | $73,400 | $107,531 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -186 | -4,487 | -3,872 | -9,268 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,018 | $33,615 | $66,737 | $69,528 | $98,263 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,597 | $0 | $2,791 | $31,526 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS400 | CLS550 | AMG CLS63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $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 | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,685 | $8,885 | $13,505 | $12,845 | $18,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $4,820 | $4,160 | $9,960 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -186 | -4,487 | -3,872 | -9,268 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | CLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 4,035 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 | 57.1 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 | 56.5 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 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 49% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 52% |
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