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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: $31,543 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $36,242 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $33,992 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E350 | AMG E63 S | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $59,900 | $104,300 | $27,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $55,707 | $96,999 | $26,186 | $28,084 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,530 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,283 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,960 | 0 | 2,823 | 2,455 |
| Options (change) | 6,474 | 0 | 2,203 | 1,927 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $67,785 | $105,225 | $31,543 | $33,175 |
| Total Invoice | $63,106 | $97,924 | $29,114 | $30,736 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,632 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,769 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E350 | AMG E63 S | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 577hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $67,785 | $105,225 | $31,543 | $33,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,610 | -10,210 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,175 | $95,015 | $31,543 | $33,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,840 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $63,106 | $97,924 | $29,114 | $30,736 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,223 | -9,502 | 0 | -162 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,883 | $88,422 | $29,114 | $30,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $30,539 | $0 | $1,460 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | E350 | AMG E63 S | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,945 | $16,545 | $6,335 | $6,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,610 | $10,210 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,223 | -9,502 | 0 | -162 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,060 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1115 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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