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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $7,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelB-ClassForesterForester
TrimB250e2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,107 $30,887 $33,675
Premium 3 Package 5,500    
Interior Package 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Premium 3 Package 5,115    
Interior Package 2,093    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Options (change) 9,990 648 648
Options (change) 9,292 419 419
Destination 925 915 915
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,315 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $39,824 $32,221 $35,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,774
Model Year201720182018
ModelB-ClassForesterForester
TrimB250e2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine177hp E170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$43,315$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$31,243$33,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$39,824$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-3,171-3,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,824$29,050$31,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510

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

Model Year201720182018
ModelB-ClassForesterForester
TrimB250e2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$10,550$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,171-3,449

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

Model Year20172018
ModelB-ClassForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.6 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height61.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested131547%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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