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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: $29,519

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,547

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $39,900
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $37,107
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363 970
Interior Package       2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Rearview camera       460
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272 902
Interior Package       2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Rearview camera       428
Options (change) 1,729 1,529 1,529 4,400
Options (change) 1,446 1,268 1,268 4,093
Destination 795 795 795 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,519 $30,719 $32,319 $37,725
Total Invoice $27,547 $28,649 $30,147 $34,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,651
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4177hp E
TransmissionT4T4T4A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,519$30,719$32,319$37,725
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,075-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,519$30,019$31,244$37,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,725$0
Total Invoice$27,547$28,649$30,147$34,625
Adjustments for Features0-653-1,003-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,547$27,996$29,144$34,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$1,597$0

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

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$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$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray tables, second row   $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$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$5,910$6,610$6,985$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,075$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653-1,003-427

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

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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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