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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $200,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $187,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterSLS AMG
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $221,580
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $206,069
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,500
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates     4,185
Options (change) 886 1,114 4,500
Options (change) 622 769 4,185
Destination 645 645 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $28,226 $29,654 $229,105
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,530 $213,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $181,788
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterSLS AMG
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4583hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/35-19
Total Price$28,226$29,654$229,105
Adjustments for Features-6400-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,586$29,654$222,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,197$27,530$213,279
Adjustments for Features-5940-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,603$27,530$207,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterSLS AMG
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $200
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,485$5,845$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in105.5 in
Length176.6 in182.6 in
Width68.3 in76.3 in
Height65.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft36.2 ft3

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