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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230          
Universal garage door opener 120 120          
Door sill trim plates 53 53          
Remote start 455 455          
Premium Driver Assistance Package     3,050        
Multimedia Package     2,200        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package     1,950 1,950      
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Power trunk closer     250 250      
Heated front seats     580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Garmin Map Pilot       625 625 625 625
Driver Assistance Package       2,250      
Smartphone integration       350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310      
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149          
Universal garage door opener 78 78          
Door sill trim plates 34 34          
Remote start 341 341          
Premium Driver Assistance Package     2,837        
Multimedia Package     2,046        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package     1,814 1,814      
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930 930 930
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Heated steering wheel     233 233      
Power trunk closer     233 233      
Heated front seats     539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
Garmin Map Pilot       581 581 581 581
Driver Assistance Package       2,093      
Smartphone integration       326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288      
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 1,103 1,103 12,250 9,435 6,565 5,985 3,395
Options (change) 760 760 11,395 8,777 6,106 5,567 3,158
Destination 915 915 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $35,108 $38,108 $53,495 $54,287 $60,960 $73,080 $78,090
Total Invoice $32,562 $35,350 $49,823 $50,276 $56,763 $68,035 $72,694

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,181
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,108$38,108$53,495$54,287$60,960$73,080$78,090
Adjustments for Features-95-395-990-1,750-1,2500-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,013$37,713$52,505$52,537$59,710$73,080$77,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$32$7,205$20,575$24,885
Total Invoice$32,562$35,350$49,823$50,276$56,763$68,035$72,694
Adjustments for Features-88-366-922-1,621-1,1640-652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,474$34,984$48,901$48,655$55,599$68,035$72,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$246$0$6,944$19,380$23,387

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control    $150$150$150
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150     
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400   
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Terrain selector$200$200     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100   
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support   $100   
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player  $0    
Handwriting recognition  $200    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,975$10,275$10,870$11,630$11,130$9,880$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$395$990$1,750$1,250$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-366-922-1,621-1,1640-652

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

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length180.9 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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