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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: $27,340

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,575

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $39,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $37,107
Interior Package     2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Interior Package     2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 0 0 2,970
Options (change) 0 0 2,763
Destination 645 645 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,340 $28,540 $36,295
Total Invoice $25,575 $26,761 $33,295

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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: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,071
Model Year200820082017
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, 7155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,340$28,540$36,295
Adjustments for Features-8650-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$28,540$33,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$25,575$26,761$33,295
Adjustments for Features-8090-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,766$26,761$30,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0

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

Model Year200820082017
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 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tires, run-flat  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,510$5,645$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-8090-2,458

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

Model Year20082017
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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