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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: $31,377

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $193,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $180,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelForesterForesterSLS AMG
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $221,580
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $206,069
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Options (change) 2,657 2,289 0
Options (change) 2,095 1,819 0
Destination 725 725 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $31,377 $33,009 $224,605
Total Invoice $29,006 $30,628 $209,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177,705
Model Year201120112015
ModelForesterForesterSLS AMG
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4583hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/35-19
Total Price$31,377$33,009$224,605
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,377$32,834$222,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$29,006$30,628$209,094
Adjustments for Features0-162-2,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$30,466$206,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0

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

Model Year201120112015
ModelForesterForesterSLS AMG
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGT Final Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
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$6,885$7,060$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-2,383

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

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterSLS AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in105.5 in
Length179.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height65.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft36.2 ft3

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