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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassForester
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,898 $26,005
Sunroof Package 1,790  
AWD 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Folding second row seats 290  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
CD changer, remote 420  
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Sunroof Package 1,665  
AWD 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Folding second row seats 270  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
CD changer, remote 391  
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 6,490 1,070
Options (change) 6,037 903
Destination 775 625
Total Price $45,865 $29,590
Total Invoice $42,710 $27,533

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,003
Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassForester
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$45,865$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,530$29,590
Total Invoice$42,710$27,533
Adjustments for Features-2,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,536$27,533

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

Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassForester
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,905$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1740

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

Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in99.4 in
Length178.4 in176.6 in
Width68.0 in68.3 in
Height55.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,685 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.257.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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