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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,435

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $57,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,790

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $54,086

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Model Year200820182018
ModelM-ClassForesterForester
TrimML63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $80,910 $30,887 $33,675
iPod integration 375    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 770    
Proximity key 1,110    
Class III trailer hitch 510    
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Cargo area partition net   65 65
Rear bumper protector   98 98
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Class II trailer hitch   619 619
iPod integration 349    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Obstacle detection, rear 716    
Proximity key 1,032    
Class III trailer hitch 474    
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Cargo area partition net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   63 63
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Class II trailer hitch   464 464
Options (change) 5,475 1,430 1,430
Options (change) 5,091 988 988
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $93,350 $35,435 $38,435
Total Invoice $86,876 $32,790 $35,578

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,452
Model Year200820182018
ModelM-ClassForesterForester
TrimML63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$93,350$35,435$38,435
Adjustments for Features-2,8300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,520$35,435$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$86,876$32,790$35,578
Adjustments for Features-2,6340-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,242$32,790$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelM-ClassForesterForester
TrimML63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
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
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,630$8,800$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6340-278

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

Model Year20082018
ModelM-ClassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in180.9 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height71.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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%

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