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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $28,144 $30,927
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Premium Package 2,700          
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Wood trim     0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates         38 38
Universal garage door opener         76 76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         224 224
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Premium Package 2,511          
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Wood trim     0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates         24 24
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         145 145
Options (change) 13,240 10,540 10,530 7,940 2,432 2,432
Options (change) 12,313 9,802 9,793 7,384 1,985 1,985
Destination 925 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $52,565 $60,055 $75,355 $80,765 $33,377 $36,377
Total Invoice $48,950 $55,916 $70,145 $75,176 $30,979 $33,762

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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: $16,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,703
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$52,565$60,055$75,355$80,765$33,377$36,377
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,735-3,785-4,9350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,130$55,320$71,570$75,830$33,377$36,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$21,440$25,700$0$2,800
Total Invoice$48,950$55,916$70,145$75,176$30,979$33,762
Adjustments for Features-2,268-4,409-3,523-4,5930-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,682$51,507$66,622$70,583$30,979$33,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,825$19,940$23,901$0$2,597

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

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,770$13,070$12,120$13,270$8,335$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$4,735$3,785$4,935$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,268-4,409-3,523-4,5930-186

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in103.9 in
Length184.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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