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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: $38,000 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $27,780 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,233 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $26,002 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forester |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,100 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $39,153 | $33,675 |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,200 | |
| Premium III Package | 11,250 | |
| Lighting Package | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| Heated front seats | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Cargo tray | 85 | |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |
| AWD | 2,500 | |
| Roof rack | 245 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,046 | |
| Premium III Package | 10,462 | |
| Lighting Package | 846 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |
| Heated front seats | 660 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Cargo tray | 79 | |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |
| AWD | 2,325 | |
| Roof rack | 228 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |
| Options (change) | 22,805 | 995 |
| Options (change) | 21,207 | 643 |
| Destination | 875 | 915 |
| Total Price | $65,780 | $38,000 |
| Total Invoice | $61,235 | $35,233 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,250 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,647 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forester |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/19 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $65,780 | $38,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,530 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,250 | $38,000 |
| Total Invoice | $61,235 | $35,233 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,355 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,880 | $35,233 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | Forester |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Memory system, 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 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,715 | $9,185 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,530 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,355 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 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 | 4,829 lb. | 3,653 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
| Full Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 30% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 650 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | 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 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | 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 | 2315 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 4625 | 67% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
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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