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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,748 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $18,387 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,538 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $17,223 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $38,950 | $45,490 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $36,224 | $42,306 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,880 | 2,880 | 2,150 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 2,220 | 1,520 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | 550 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,678 | 2,678 | 2,000 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 2,065 | 1,414 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | 512 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,078 | 1,710 | 9,260 | 9,260 | 6,930 | 5,850 | 3,260 |
| Options (change) | 1,669 | 1,393 | 8,612 | 8,612 | 6,445 | 5,440 | 3,031 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $30,748 | $32,380 | $49,135 | $51,632 | $58,655 | $72,025 | $77,435 |
| Total Invoice | $28,538 | $30,160 | $45,761 | $47,800 | $54,614 | $67,048 | $72,079 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,092 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,154 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $30,748 | $32,380 | $49,135 | $51,632 | $58,655 | $72,025 | $77,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -3,295 | -4,820 | -5,770 | -4,445 | -5,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,748 | $32,205 | $45,840 | $46,812 | $52,885 | $67,580 | $71,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 | $972 | $7,045 | $21,740 | $25,800 |
| Total Invoice | $28,538 | $30,160 | $45,761 | $47,800 | $54,614 | $67,048 | $72,079 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -3,069 | -4,462 | -5,372 | -4,138 | -5,394 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,538 | $29,997 | $42,692 | $43,338 | $49,242 | $62,910 | $66,685 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,459 | $0 | $646 | $6,550 | $20,218 | $23,993 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $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 | |||||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| 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 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $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 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Chronometer | $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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $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 | ||||
| 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 | $6,660 | $6,835 | $9,955 | $11,480 | $12,430 | $11,105 | $12,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $3,295 | $4,820 | $5,770 | $4,445 | $5,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -3,069 | -4,462 | -5,372 | -4,138 | -5,394 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 89% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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