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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: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42            
Universal garage door opener 87 87          
Rear spoiler 353 353 350 350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183          
Boost gauge   311          
Leather Seating Package     1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580 580      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     500 500      
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28            
Universal garage door opener 56 56          
Rear spoiler 230 230 326 326      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119          
Boost gauge   203          
Leather Seating Package     1,814 1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539 539      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     465 465      
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930 930 930
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 482 934 5,100 5,100 4,040 4,310 1,720
Options (change) 314 608 4,744 4,744 3,758 4,009 1,600
Destination 625 625 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $28,002 $29,454 $46,345 $49,952 $58,435 $71,405 $76,415
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,238 $43,172 $46,243 $54,415 $66,477 $71,136

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,515
Model Year2006200620182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$28,002$29,454$46,345$49,952$58,435$71,405$76,415
Adjustments for Features-8250-4,810-6,235-8,210-7,910-7,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,177$29,454$41,535$43,717$50,225$63,495$68,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$2,182$8,690$21,960$27,020
Total Invoice$25,940$27,238$43,172$46,243$54,415$66,477$71,136
Adjustments for Features-7640-4,481-5,772-7,645-7,364-7,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,176$27,238$38,691$40,471$46,770$59,113$63,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,062$0$1,780$8,079$20,422$25,128

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

Model Year2006200620182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0     
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 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
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$300   $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$350$350     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Hood scoop $100     
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Boost gauge $75  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $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
Total Value of Features$6,295$5,470$10,280$11,705$13,680$13,380$13,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$4,810$6,235$8,210$7,910$7,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-7640-4,481-5,772-7,645-7,364-7,317

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

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.8 in
Length176.6 in184.5 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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