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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: $31,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $41,450
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $38,549
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 970
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Interior Package     1,690
Premium Package     2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rearview camera     460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 902
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Interior Package     1,572
Premium Package     2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Rearview camera     428
Options (change) 2,407 2,407 6,820
Options (change) 1,896 1,896 6,343
Destination 725 725 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,127 $33,127 $41,695
Total Invoice $28,807 $30,705 $38,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,931
Model Year201120112014
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringElectric 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$31,127$33,127$41,695
Adjustments for Features0-375-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,127$32,752$41,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,807$30,705$38,317
Adjustments for Features0-348-579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,807$30,357$37,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0

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

Model Year201120112014
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringElectric 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
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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$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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $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 
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 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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Total Value of Features$5,560$5,935$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-579

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

Model Year20112014
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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 headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125065%
Total Not Requested67535%

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