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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: $28,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $39,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $36,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassForesterForester
TrimE400AMG E63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $58,637 $99,464 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Satellite radio 460   445 445
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000      
Wood trim   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Satellite radio 428   334 334
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 930      
Wood trim   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 3,800 720 927 1,068
Options (change) 3,535 670 648 739
Destination 995 995 625 625
Total Price $67,845 $108,665 $28,247 $29,588
Total Invoice $63,167 $101,129 $26,203 $27,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,056
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassForesterForester
TrimE400AMG E63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6603hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$67,845$108,665$28,247$29,588
Adjustments for Features-9,390-13,840-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,455$94,825$27,347$29,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,370$0$2,241
Total Invoice$63,167$101,129$26,203$27,480
Adjustments for Features-8,743-12,880-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,424$88,249$25,368$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,825$0$2,112

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

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelE-ClassE-ClassForesterForester
TrimE400AMG E63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
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  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Drift mode $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Near-field communications (NFC) $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $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  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,835$19,285$6,345$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,390$13,840$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,743-12,880-8350

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

Model Year20182007
ModelE-ClassForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in99.4 in
Length194.2 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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