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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: $33,728 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $16,567 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $15,548 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $32,995 | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 |
| Base Invoice | $28,051 | $30,836 | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | |||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | |||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,908 | 2,908 | 14,040 | 14,040 | 11,240 |
| Options (change) | 2,416 | 2,416 | 13,059 | 13,059 | 10,455 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $50,295 | $53,895 | $53,545 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $46,840 | $50,188 | $49,862 |
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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: $15,982 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,003 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $50,295 | $53,895 | $53,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -585 | -2,435 | -735 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,728 | $36,528 | $49,710 | $51,460 | $52,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,100 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $46,840 | $50,188 | $49,862 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -186 | -545 | -2,268 | -684 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,292 | $33,891 | $46,295 | $47,920 | $49,178 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 | $1,625 | $2,883 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,435 | $7,635 | $8,020 | $9,870 | $8,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $585 | $2,435 | $735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -186 | -545 | -2,268 | -684 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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 Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 30% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 60% |
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