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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: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||||
| Difference: $15,343 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||||
| Difference: $14,452 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $35,350 | $35,770 | $38,950 | $39,360 | $41,400 | $26,895 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $32,876 | $33,266 | $36,224 | $36,605 | $38,502 | $25,001 | $26,005 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 353 | 353 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 230 | 230 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | 446 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,090 | 7,090 | 7,090 | 7,090 | 4,290 | 482 | 623 |
| Options (change) | 6,611 | 6,611 | 6,611 | 6,611 | 4,007 | 314 | 405 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 625 | 625 |
| Total Price | $43,345 | $43,765 | $46,945 | $47,355 | $46,595 | $28,002 | $29,143 |
| Total Invoice | $40,392 | $40,782 | $43,740 | $44,121 | $43,414 | $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: $13,458 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,691 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 120, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $43,345 | $43,765 | $46,945 | $47,355 | $46,595 | $28,002 | $29,143 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,785 | -2,985 | -4,635 | -4,835 | -2,935 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,560 | $40,780 | $42,310 | $42,520 | $43,660 | $27,102 | $29,143 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $220 | $1,750 | $1,960 | $3,100 | $0 | $2,041 |
| Total Invoice | $40,392 | $40,782 | $43,740 | $44,121 | $43,414 | $25,940 | $27,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,595 | -2,782 | -4,319 | -4,505 | -2,735 | -834 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,797 | $38,000 | $39,421 | $39,616 | $40,679 | $25,106 | $27,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $203 | $1,624 | $1,819 | $2,882 | $0 | $1,929 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $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 | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $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 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,530 | $7,730 | $9,380 | $9,580 | $7,680 | $5,645 | $4,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,785 | $2,985 | $4,635 | $4,835 | $2,935 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,595 | -2,782 | -4,319 | -4,505 | -2,735 | -834 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| 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% |
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