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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: $33,559

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,097

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $7,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $39,900
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $37,107
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Premium 3 Package     5,500
Interior Package     2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Premium 3 Package     5,115
Interior Package     2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 2,614 2,614 8,470
Options (change) 2,103 2,103 7,878
Destination 850 850 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,559 $36,559 $41,795
Total Invoice $31,097 $33,880 $38,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,324
Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4177hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,559$36,559$41,795
Adjustments for Features-2,170-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,389$34,189$41,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,097$33,880$38,410
Adjustments for Features-2,011-2,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,086$31,684$38,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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

Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
28 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200
Regeneration paddles  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,460$8,660$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,011-2,1960

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

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterB-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in171.6 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in61.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft351.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested117551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested117551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested131547%
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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