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Mercedes-Benz R-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 R-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,668 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $25,547 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,209 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG | |||||
| Difference: $6,022 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,000 | $50,500 | $87,400 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $39,990 | $46,965 | $21,282 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Lighting Package | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Premium III Package | 11,825 | 11,825 | |||
| Trim Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 700 | ||||
| Roof rack | 200 | 200 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 3,200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Lighting Package | 837 | 837 | 837 | ||
| Premium III Package | 10,997 | 10,997 | |||
| Trim Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 651 | 651 | |||
| iPod integration | 339 | 339 | 339 | ||
| Heated front seats | 651 | ||||
| Roof rack | 186 | 186 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,976 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Options (change) | 16,440 | 15,740 | 4,465 | 663 | 663 |
| Options (change) | 15,289 | 14,638 | 4,152 | 429 | 429 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $60,215 | $67,015 | $92,640 | $34,668 | $37,668 |
| Total Invoice | $56,054 | $62,378 | $26,209 | $32,231 | $35,019 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,482 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,564 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 265/45-20 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $60,215 | $67,015 | $92,640 | $34,668 | $37,668 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,065 | -1,065 | -1,915 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,150 | $65,950 | $90,725 | $34,668 | $37,368 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,800 | $31,575 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $56,054 | $62,378 | $26,209 | $32,231 | $35,019 |
| Adjustments for Features | -991 | -991 | -542 | 0 | -279 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,063 | $61,387 | $25,667 | $32,231 | $34,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $29,396 | $35,720 | $0 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | R-Class | R-Class | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | R500 | R63 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $50 | $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,265 | $10,265 | $11,115 | $9,200 | $9,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,065 | $1,065 | $1,915 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -991 | -991 | -542 | 0 | -279 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,830 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2990 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2575 | 46% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2990 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2575 | 46% |
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
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