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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: $33,903

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,337

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelForesterForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $41,450
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $38,549
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230  
Interior Package       1,690
Premium Package       2,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Rearview camera       460
Blind spot warning system       550
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149  
Interior Package       1,572
Premium Package       2,771
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Rearview camera       428
Blind spot warning system       512
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Options (change) 3,593 648 648 7,370
Options (change) 2,917 419 419 6,855
Destination 915 915 915 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,903 $34,653 $37,653 $42,245
Total Invoice $31,337 $32,221 $35,009 $38,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,143
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelForesterForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4177hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,903$34,653$37,653$42,245
Adjustments for Features-3,950-4,710-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,953$29,943$32,643$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,337$32,221$35,009$38,829
Adjustments for Features-3,651-4,379-4,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,686$27,842$30,351$38,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$2,665$0

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

Model Year2018201820182014
ModelForesterForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringElectric Drive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray tables, second row   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$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$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$10,140$10,900$11,200$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$4,710$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,651-4,379-4,6580

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

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 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 Hip Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115026%
Total Not Requested322574%

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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%

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