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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $17,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $16,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $24,355 $26,707
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Premium Package 2,700          
Becker Map Pilot 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300     367  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Wood trim     0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener         82 82
iPod integration         223 223
Satellite radio         453 453
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Premium Package 2,511          
Becker Map Pilot 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279     275  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Wood trim     0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Navigation system         1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener         54 54
iPod integration         145 145
Satellite radio         340 340
Options (change) 8,100 5,400 5,390 2,800 3,108 2,741
Options (change) 7,532 5,021 5,012 2,603 2,434 2,159
Destination 925 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $47,425 $54,915 $70,215 $75,625 $29,798 $31,931
Total Invoice $44,169 $51,135 $65,364 $70,395 $27,484 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,081
Model Year201520152015201520102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,425$54,915$70,215$75,625$29,798$31,931
Adjustments for Features-3,870-6,170-5,220-6,3700-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,555$48,745$64,995$69,255$29,798$31,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$21,440$25,700$0$1,898
Total Invoice$44,169$51,135$65,364$70,395$27,484$29,561
Adjustments for Features-3,604-5,745-4,859-5,9290-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,565$45,390$60,505$64,466$27,484$29,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,825$19,940$23,901$0$1,859

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

Model Year201520152015201520102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $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  
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   
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
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  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
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 $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 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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,780$12,080$11,130$12,280$5,910$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$6,170$5,220$6,370$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,604-5,745-4,859-5,9290-218

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

Model Year20152010
ModelC-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in103.0 in
Length184.5 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.668.3 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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