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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: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $25,001 $26,005
Premium I Package 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
CD changer, in-dash 450 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Premium I Package 1,302 1,302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
CD changer, in-dash 418 418 418    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 5,110 5,110 3,710 482 623
Options (change) 4,752 4,752 3,450 314 405
Destination 825 825 825 625 625
Total Price $37,535 $39,235 $41,435 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $34,965 $36,546 $38,592 $25,940 $27,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,012
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6T7T7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$37,535$39,235$41,435$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,450-1,065-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,535$37,985$39,985$26,937$28,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,450$0$2,041
Total Invoice$34,965$36,546$38,592$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,351-987-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,965$35,382$37,241$24,953$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,276$0$1,929

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

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,905$6,155$6,355$5,970$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,450$1,065$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,351-987-153

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in99.4 in
Length182.3 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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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