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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: $29,597

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,438

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $41,450
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $38,549
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Interior Package     1,690
Premium Package     2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Interior Package     1,572
Premium Package     2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 2,907 2,907 5,390
Options (change) 2,413 2,416 5,013
Destination 695 695 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,597 $31,797 $40,265
Total Invoice $27,438 $29,520 $36,987

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,970
Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4177hp E
TransmissionT4T4A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,597$31,797$40,265
Adjustments for Features0-435-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,597$31,362$39,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,438$29,520$36,987
Adjustments for Features0-404-579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,438$29,116$36,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,678$0

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

Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
28 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Total Value of Features$5,760$6,195$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-579

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

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in171.6 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in61.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested92548%

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