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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,765

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,889

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $41,450
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $38,549
Satellite radio 445 445 460
Interior Package     2,150
Heated front seats     580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Satellite radio 334 334 428
Interior Package     2,000
Heated front seats     539
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 445 445 3,910
Options (change) 334 334 3,637
Destination 625 625 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,765 $28,965 $38,785
Total Invoice $25,889 $27,075 $35,611

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,538
Model Year200720072016
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4177hp E
TransmissionA4M5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,765$28,965$38,785
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,740$28,965$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0
Total Invoice$25,889$27,075$35,611
Adjustments for Features-9560-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,933$27,075$32,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,142$0

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

Model Year200720072016
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
28 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$6,345$5,320$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-9560-3,140

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

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in171.6 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in61.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

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