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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $7,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelForesterForesterB-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringB250e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $39,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $37,107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Interior Package     2,250
Premium 3 Package     5,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Blind spot warning system     550
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Interior Package     2,093
Premium 3 Package     5,115
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Blind spot warning system     512
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Options (change) 648 648 9,990
Options (change) 419 419 9,292
Destination 915 915 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $43,315
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $39,824

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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: $12,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,774
Model Year201820182017
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$34,653$37,653$43,315
Adjustments for Features-3,410-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,243$33,943$43,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$39,824
Adjustments for Features-3,171-3,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,050$31,560$39,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0

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

Model Year201820182017
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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, 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$10,550$10,850$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,171-3,4490

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

Model Year20182017
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
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%
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 years0Yes
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%

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