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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,477

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $11,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,318

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelB-ClassForesterForester
TrimB250e2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $38,549 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Package 2,690    
Interior Package 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 363 363
Rearview camera 460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Cargo cover   166 166
Premium Package 2,502    
Interior Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 272 272
Rearview camera 428    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Navigation system   888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 6,990 1,807 1,807
Options (change) 6,502 1,449 1,449
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,865 $30,477 $32,477
Total Invoice $38,476 $28,318 $30,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,913
Model Year201620122012
ModelB-ClassForesterForester
TrimB250e2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine177hp E170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,865$30,477$32,477
Adjustments for Features-1,3550-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$30,477$32,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$38,476$28,318$30,216
Adjustments for Features-1,2450-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,231$28,318$29,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,549

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620122012
ModelB-ClassForesterForester
TrimB250e2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
28 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Radar-based brake regeneration$200  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$7,115$5,760$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2450-349

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelB-ClassForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length171.6 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height61.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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