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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ForesterForester
TrimE400E5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,350 $59,400 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $49,616 $55,242 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Lighting Package 1,500 1,500    
Premium 1 Package 3,430 3,430    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Proximity key 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Lighting Package 1,395 1,395    
Premium 1 Package 3,190 3,190    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Proximity key 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Options (change) 10,690 10,690 648 648
Options (change) 9,943 9,943 419 419
Destination 925 925 915 915
Total Price $64,965 $71,015 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $60,484 $66,110 $32,221 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,081
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ForesterForester
TrimE400E5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$64,965$71,015$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,6700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,695$69,345$34,653$37,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$0$2,700
Total Invoice$60,484$66,110$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features-1,182-1,5550-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,302$64,555$32,221$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,253$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ForesterForester
TrimE400E5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,395$9,795$8,125$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,670$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,182-1,5550-279

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelE-Class (2-door)Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length185.0 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height54.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested95079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested95079%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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
Compass0No
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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