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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: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $30,887 $33,675
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
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
Remote start           455 455
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
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
Remote start           341 341
Options (change) 14,440 14,440 11,860 10,780 8,190 1,103 1,103
Options (change) 13,430 13,430 11,030 10,025 7,616 760 760
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 915 915
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,315 $56,812 $63,585 $76,955 $82,365 $35,108 $38,108
Total Invoice $50,579 $52,618 $59,199 $71,633 $76,664 $32,562 $35,350

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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: $18,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,347
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$54,315$56,812$63,585$76,955$82,365$35,108$38,108
Adjustments for Features-720-2,245-3,095-1,770-3,1200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,595$54,567$60,490$75,185$79,245$35,108$37,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,590$25,650$0$2,700
Total Invoice$50,579$52,618$59,199$71,633$76,664$32,562$35,350
Adjustments for Features-670-2,079-2,882-1,648-2,9040-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,909$50,539$56,317$69,985$73,760$32,562$35,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$6,408$20,076$23,851$0$2,510

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i 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$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
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 
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Terrain selector     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo tray     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$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$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,670$11,195$12,045$10,720$12,070$8,950$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$2,245$3,095$1,770$3,120$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-2,079-2,882-1,648-2,9040-278

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

Model Year20162018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%

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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