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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $30,887 $33,675
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Wood trim         0    
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 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Wood trim         0    
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) 13,570 12,600 13,570 12,600 10,770 648 648
Options (change) 12,622 11,720 12,622 11,720 10,018 419 419
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 915 915
Total Price $49,245 $48,695 $52,465 $51,905 $52,220 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $45,861 $45,350 $48,856 $48,335 $48,628 $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: $17,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,411
Model Year2012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,245$48,695$52,465$51,905$52,220$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-3,530-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,720$48,695$50,240$50,205$51,495$31,123$33,823
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$0$2,700
Total Invoice$45,861$45,350$48,856$48,335$48,628$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-3,282-3,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,372$45,350$46,784$46,752$47,953$28,939$31,448
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$0$2,509

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Power liftgate     $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
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$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$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
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,945$6,420$8,645$8,120$7,145$9,950$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$3,530$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-3,282-3,561

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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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