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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,867

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $65,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $60,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassForesterForester
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $29,243 $32,028
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800        
Premium Package 4,500 4,500          
Heated steering wheel 490 490          
Cargo organizer 350 350 350 350 350 60 60
Rear spoiler   500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates           38 38
Universal garage door opener           76 76
Cargo net           90 90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           224 224
AC power outlet           415 415
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604        
Premium Package 4,185 4,185          
Heated steering wheel 456 456          
Cargo organizer 326 326 326 326 326 39 39
Rear spoiler   465          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates           24 24
Universal garage door opener           49 49
Cargo net           58 58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           145 145
AC power outlet           311 311
Options (change) 8,140 8,640 3,150 350 350 2,697 2,697
Options (change) 7,571 8,036 2,930 326 326 2,121 2,121
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $103,465 $99,922 $145,525 $163,475 $225,375 $34,867 $37,867
Total Invoice $96,288 $92,710 $135,404 $152,216 $209,811 $32,239 $35,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,259
Model Year2015201520152015201520172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassForesterForester
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$103,465$99,922$145,525$163,475$225,375$34,867$37,867
Adjustments for Features-6,170-6,695-8,970-19,420-20,2200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,295$93,227$136,555$144,055$205,155$34,867$37,567
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,328$50,828$111,928$0$2,700
Total Invoice$96,288$92,710$135,404$152,216$209,811$32,239$35,024
Adjustments for Features-5,742-6,212-8,346-18,082-18,8240-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,546$86,498$127,058$134,134$190,987$32,239$34,747
Cost Above Minimum$4,048$0$40,560$47,636$104,489$0$2,508

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassForesterForester
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50  
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Terrain selector     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails     $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0      
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200   $200$200
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row armrests   $100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather headliner    $1000  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats   $150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,745$16,270$18,545$28,995$29,795$9,575$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,170$6,695$8,970$19,420$20,220$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,742-6,212-8,346-18,082-18,8240-277

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

Model Year20152017
ModelS-ClassForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in180.9 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested217581%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested217581%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 years0Yes
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 years0Yes
Total Requested257593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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