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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: $34,292

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,967

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelC-ClassForester
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $32,995
Base Invoice $35,898 $30,836
Sunroof Package 1,790  
AWD 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Folding second row seats 290  
Navigation system 2,210  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Sunroof Package 1,665  
AWD 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Folding second row seats 270  
Navigation system 2,055  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Options (change) 9,045 472
Options (change) 8,412 306
Destination 775 825
Total Price $48,420 $34,292
Total Invoice $45,085 $31,967

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,521
Model Year20072014
ModelC-ClassForester
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$48,420$34,292
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,420$32,787
Total Invoice$45,085$31,967
Adjustments for Features0-1,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,085$30,564

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

Model Year20072014
ModelC-ClassForester
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,080$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,403

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

Model Year20072014
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length178.4 in180.9 in
Width68.0 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,685 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.274.7 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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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