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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,434

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,790

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $34,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassForesterForester
TrimE350AMG E63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,900 $104,300 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $55,707 $96,999 $28,051 $30,836
Premium 1 Package 3,530      
Body kit 0      
KEYLESS-GO Package 750      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Cargo organizer 290 290 60 60
AC power outlet 115   409 409
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates     36 36
Cargo area partition net     55 55
Universal garage door opener     74 74
Cargo cover     182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200 200
Premium 1 Package 3,283      
Body kit 0      
KEYLESS-GO Package 698      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Cargo organizer 270 270 39 39
AC power outlet 107   306 306
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates     23 23
Cargo area partition net     35 35
Universal garage door opener     48 48
Cargo cover     118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130 130
Options (change) 10,915 3,090 3,614 3,614
Options (change) 10,153 2,874 2,914 2,914
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $71,740 $108,315 $34,434 $37,434
Total Invoice $66,785 $100,798 $31,790 $34,575

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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: $32,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,471
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassForesterForester
TrimE350AMG E63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6577hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$71,740$108,315$34,434$37,434
Adjustments for Features-4,860-9,0100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,880$99,305$34,434$37,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,425$0$2,800
Total Invoice$66,785$100,798$31,790$34,575
Adjustments for Features-4,524-8,3850-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,261$92,413$31,790$34,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,152$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassForesterForester
TrimE350AMG E63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Terrain selector  $200$200
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$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
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  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
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 $100$100
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  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,570$16,720$7,710$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$9,010$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,524-8,3850-185

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelE-ClassForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length192.7 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height58.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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