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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: $34,362 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $48,353 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,870 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $45,121 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $34,295 | $72,100 | $99,500 | $106,500 |
| Base Invoice | $29,243 | $32,028 | $67,053 | $92,535 | $99,045 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 60 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,150 | 3,690 | 3,690 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 39 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,860 | 3,432 | 3,432 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 372 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,192 | 2,192 | 9,690 | 7,900 | 7,900 |
| Options (change) | 1,752 | 1,752 | 9,013 | 7,348 | 7,348 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,362 | $37,362 | $82,715 | $108,325 | $115,325 |
| Total Invoice | $31,870 | $34,655 | $76,991 | $100,808 | $107,318 |
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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: $44,683 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,705 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 402hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | 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 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $34,362 | $37,362 | $82,715 | $108,325 | $115,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -3,670 | -6,470 | -6,870 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,362 | $37,062 | $79,045 | $101,855 | $108,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $22,810 | $29,410 |
| Total Invoice | $31,870 | $34,655 | $76,991 | $100,808 | $107,318 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -278 | -3,416 | -6,021 | -6,393 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,870 | $34,377 | $73,575 | $94,787 | $100,925 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,507 | $0 | $21,212 | $27,350 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | CLS | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG | CLS63 AMG 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 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $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 | $100 | |||
| 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 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,350 | $8,650 | $12,020 | $14,820 | $15,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $3,670 | $6,470 | $6,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -278 | -3,416 | -6,021 | -6,393 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 |
| 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. | 4,256 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 | 53.9 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 | 53.0 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? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| 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 or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| 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 or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 42% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 42% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 42% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 34% |
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