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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: $33,728

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198          
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200          
Universal garage door opener 74 74          
Door sill trim plates 36 36          
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128          
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130          
Universal garage door opener 48 48          
Door sill trim plates 23 23          
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,908 2,908 11,940 11,940 11,940 11,940 9,140
Options (change) 2,416 2,416 11,106 11,106 11,106 11,106 8,502
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $33,728 $36,728 $47,615 $48,035 $50,835 $51,245 $50,590
Total Invoice $31,292 $34,077 $44,345 $44,736 $47,340 $47,721 $47,112

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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: $15,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,389
Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,728$36,728$47,615$48,035$50,835$51,245$50,590
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,6400-125-1,700-1,825-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,288$35,088$47,615$47,910$49,135$49,420$50,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775
Total Invoice$31,292$34,077$44,345$44,736$47,340$47,721$47,112
Adjustments for Features-1,336-1,5220-116-1,583-1,699-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,956$32,555$44,345$44,620$45,757$46,022$46,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581

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

Model Year2014201420122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD  $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
Power liftgate$350$350     
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$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Hill descent control$250$250     
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Terrain selector$200$200     
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
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     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$8,085$8,285$6,645$6,770$8,345$8,470$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,640$0$125$1,700$1,825$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,336-1,5220-116-1,583-1,699-186

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

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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