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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,929 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $58,271 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $54,497 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E55 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $82,600 | $29,995 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $76,818 | $28,051 | $30,836 |
| Lighting Package | 990 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||
| Power liftgate | 520 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,110 | ||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 55 | 55 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | |
| Lighting Package | 921 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||
| Power liftgate | 484 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,892 | ||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 35 | 35 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | |
| Options (change) | 7,125 | 3,109 | 3,109 |
| Options (change) | 6,626 | 2,546 | 2,546 |
| Destination | 775 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $92,200 | $33,929 | $36,929 |
| Total Invoice | $85,919 | $31,422 | $34,207 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,651 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,849 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E55 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 469hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T5 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $92,200 | $33,929 | $36,929 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -380 | -580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,200 | $33,549 | $36,349 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $85,919 | $31,422 | $34,207 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -352 | -537 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,919 | $31,070 | $33,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,600 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E55 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,105 | $8,485 | $8,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $380 | $580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -352 | -537 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | E-Class | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,991 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 43% |
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