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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $12,082 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $11,303 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $35,300 | $39,750 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $31,248 | $32,829 | $36,968 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | 1,400 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rearview camera | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1,070 | ||
| 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 2 Package | 3,441 | 3,441 | 1,302 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,464 | 2,464 | 2,464 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Rearview camera | 418 | 418 | 418 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 995 | 995 | 995 | ||
| 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) | 12,260 | 11,960 | 9,660 | 648 | 648 |
| Options (change) | 11,401 | 11,122 | 8,983 | 419 | 419 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $46,735 | $48,135 | $50,285 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Total Invoice | $43,524 | $44,826 | $46,826 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,812 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,631 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $46,735 | $48,135 | $50,285 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -975 | -1,250 | -5,730 | -6,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,735 | $47,160 | $49,035 | $28,923 | $31,623 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $425 | $2,300 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $43,524 | $44,826 | $46,826 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -5,328 | -5,607 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,524 | $43,918 | $45,662 | $26,893 | $29,402 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $394 | $2,138 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,145 | $6,120 | $6,395 | $10,875 | $11,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $975 | $1,250 | $5,730 | $6,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -908 | -1,164 | -5,328 | -5,607 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 35% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 35% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 40% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
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