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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,444

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $24,930 $26,116
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Premium Package 2,700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300     353 353
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Wood trim     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         42  
Satellite radio         445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Universal garage door opener           87
Boost gauge           311
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Premium Package 2,511          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279     230 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Wood trim     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         28  
Satellite radio         334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Universal garage door opener           56
Boost gauge           203
Options (change) 7,500 4,800 4,790 2,200 840 1,379
Options (change) 6,974 4,463 4,454 2,045 592 942
Destination 925 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $46,825 $54,315 $69,615 $75,025 $28,180 $29,919
Total Invoice $43,611 $50,577 $64,806 $69,837 $26,167 $27,703

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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: $13,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,721
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$46,825$54,315$69,615$75,025$28,180$29,919
Adjustments for Features-5,635-7,935-6,985-8,135-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,190$46,380$62,630$66,890$27,615$29,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$21,440$25,700$0$2,304
Total Invoice$43,611$50,577$64,806$69,837$26,167$27,703
Adjustments for Features-5,248-7,389-6,502-7,572-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,363$43,188$58,304$62,265$25,642$27,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,825$19,941$23,902$0$2,061

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

Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack    $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
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 $300$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    $350$350
Hood scoop     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$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, 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  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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 leather seating surfaces    $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,280$13,580$12,630$13,780$6,210$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$7,935$6,985$8,135$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,248-7,389-6,502-7,572-5250

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

Model Year20152008
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in99.4 in
Length184.5 in176.6 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.657.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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