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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $49,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $45,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $69,890 $101,277
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Premium Package     3,900  
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Premium Package     3,627  
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     233  
Options (change) 648 648 7,640 2,250
Options (change) 419 419 7,106 2,093
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $83,785 $112,145
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $77,991 $104,365

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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: $45,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,214
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
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$34,653$37,653$83,785$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,820-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,653$37,353$79,965$105,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$25,985
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$77,991$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,556-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,221$34,730$74,435$98,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$24,165

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCLSCLS
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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
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 
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
Total Value of Features$9,075$9,375$12,895$15,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,820$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,556-5,765

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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