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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: $34,961

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $26,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,179

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $24,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassForesterForester
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,270 $58,800 $96,100 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $43,961 $54,684 $89,373 $28,785 $31,569
Premium 1 Package 3,700 3,700      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Cargo tray 100 100 100    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 650 650      
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Cargo area partition net       58 58
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Rear bumper protector       95 95
Cargo cover       182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
AC power outlet       415 415
Class II trailer hitch       634 634
Premium 1 Package 3,441 3,441      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Cargo tray 93 93 93    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 605 605      
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Cargo area partition net       37 37
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Rear bumper protector       61 61
Cargo cover       118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
AC power outlet       311 311
Class II trailer hitch       475 475
Options (change) 12,830 12,830 3,690 3,316 3,316
Options (change) 11,934 12,074 3,433 2,544 2,544
Destination 905 905 905 850 850
Total Price $61,005 $72,535 $100,695 $34,961 $37,961
Total Invoice $56,800 $67,663 $93,711 $32,179 $34,963

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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: $24,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,024
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassForesterForester
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$61,005$72,535$100,695$34,961$37,961
Adjustments for Features-1,715-4,065-9,0900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,290$68,470$91,605$34,961$37,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,180$32,315$0$2,800
Total Invoice$56,800$67,663$93,711$32,179$34,963
Adjustments for Features-1,597-3,792-8,4600-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,203$63,871$85,251$32,179$34,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,668$30,048$0$2,600

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

Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassForesterForester
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards $350   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,870$11,220$16,245$7,155$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$4,065$9,090$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,597-3,792-8,4600-184

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

Model Year20132016
ModelM-ClassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length189.1 in180.9 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height70.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested51525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested51525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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