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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: $34,747

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,164

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $29,243 $32,028
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050            
Multimedia Package 2,200            
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950          
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Heated front seats 580 580          
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Power trunk closer 250 250          
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625    
Smartphone integration   350          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates           38 38
Universal garage door opener           76 76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           224 224
Remote start           445 445
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837            
Multimedia Package 2,046            
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814          
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977 977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Heated front seats 539 539          
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Power trunk closer 233 233          
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581    
Smartphone integration   326          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates           24 24
Universal garage door opener           49 49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           145 145
Remote start           333 333
Options (change) 12,250 9,435 6,565 5,985 3,395 2,577 2,577
Options (change) 11,395 8,777 6,106 5,567 3,158 2,046 2,046
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,495 $54,287 $60,960 $73,080 $78,090 $34,747 $37,747
Total Invoice $49,823 $50,276 $56,763 $68,035 $72,694 $32,164 $34,949

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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: $17,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,510
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 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$53,495$54,287$60,960$73,080$78,090$34,747$37,747
Adjustments for Features-990-1,750-1,2500-700-20-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,505$52,537$59,710$73,080$77,390$34,727$37,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$32$7,205$20,575$24,885$0$2,700
Total Invoice$49,823$50,276$56,763$68,035$72,694$32,164$34,949
Adjustments for Features-922-1,621-1,1640-652-19-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,901$48,655$55,599$68,035$72,042$32,145$34,653
Cost Above Minimum$246$0$6,944$19,380$23,387$0$2,508

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassForesterForester
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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     
Cruise control  $150$150$150  
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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     
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250$250
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     
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$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 departure warning$200$200   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400     
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
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 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$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100     
App support$0    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0      
Handwriting recognition$200      
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15      
Navigation map updates, three years$0    $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$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 
Door sill trim plates $100   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$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 $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$10,870$11,630$11,130$9,880$10,580$9,900$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$1,750$1,250$0$700$20$320
Value of Feature Adjustments-922-1,621-1,1640-652-19-296

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

Model Year20182017
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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