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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: $30,428 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $13,542 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $12,601 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $32,995 | $32,900 | $34,650 | $39,000 |
| Base Invoice | $26,222 | $28,051 | $30,836 | $30,597 | $32,225 | $36,270 |
| Navigation system | 1,100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | 36 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | 74 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | 198 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | 200 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,980 | 2,980 | 2,980 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1,570 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | |||
| Navigation system | 975 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | 23 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | 48 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | 128 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | 130 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,771 | 2,771 | 2,771 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,255 | 3,255 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 976 | 976 | 976 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,608 | 508 | 508 | 10,195 | 10,195 | 6,695 |
| Options (change) | 1,304 | 329 | 329 | 9,480 | 9,480 | 6,225 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,428 | $31,328 | $34,328 | $43,970 | $45,720 | $46,570 |
| Total Invoice | $28,351 | $29,205 | $31,990 | $40,952 | $42,580 | $43,370 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,357 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,292 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,428 | $31,328 | $34,328 | $43,970 | $45,720 | $46,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,815 | -2,015 | -2,215 | 0 | -1,175 | -225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,613 | $29,313 | $32,113 | $43,970 | $44,545 | $46,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $700 | $3,500 | $0 | $575 | $2,375 |
| Total Invoice | $28,351 | $29,205 | $31,990 | $40,952 | $42,580 | $43,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,691 | -1,878 | -2,064 | 0 | -1,094 | -210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,660 | $27,327 | $29,926 | $40,952 | $41,486 | $43,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $667 | $3,266 | $0 | $534 | $2,208 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,485 | $7,685 | $7,885 | $5,670 | $6,845 | $5,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,815 | $2,015 | $2,215 | $0 | $1,175 | $225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,691 | -1,878 | -2,064 | 0 | -1,094 | -210 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
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