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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)ForesterForester
TrimE400E5502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,550 $60,650 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $50,732 $56,405 $28,144 $30,927
Premium 1 Package 4,100 4,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Premium 1 Package 3,813 3,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Options (change) 5,170 5,170 2,432 2,432
Options (change) 4,809 4,809 1,985 1,985
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $60,645 $66,745 $33,377 $36,377
Total Invoice $56,466 $62,139 $30,979 $33,762

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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: $27,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,617
Model Year2017201720152015
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$60,645$66,745$33,377$36,377
Adjustments for Features0-400-140-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,645$66,345$33,237$36,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0$2,800
Total Invoice$56,466$62,139$30,979$33,762
Adjustments for Features0-372-130-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,466$61,767$30,849$33,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,301$0$2,597

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

Model Year2017201720152015
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
Cruise control$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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, driver seat$200$200  
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$8,195$8,595$8,335$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$140$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-130-316

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

Model Year20172015
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.3,297 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 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.5 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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