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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: $34,718 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $36,887 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $34,393 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $57,150 | $91,500 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $53,150 | $85,095 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | 2,120 | ||
| Sport Package | 760 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 1,860 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | 1,972 | ||
| Sport Package | 707 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,580 | 7,070 | 713 | 713 |
| Options (change) | 12,631 | 6,576 | 461 | 461 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $71,605 | $99,445 | $34,718 | $37,718 |
| Total Invoice | $66,656 | $92,546 | $32,263 | $35,051 |
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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: $34,567 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,233 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 518hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $71,605 | $99,445 | $34,718 | $37,718 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,320 | -2,445 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,285 | $97,000 | $34,718 | $37,418 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,715 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $66,656 | $92,546 | $32,263 | $35,051 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,160 | -2,275 | 0 | -279 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,496 | $90,271 | $32,263 | $34,772 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $25,775 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,945 | $11,070 | $8,625 | $8,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,320 | $2,445 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,160 | -2,275 | 0 | -279 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,060 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 37% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 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% |
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