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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: $34,164

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,620

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200          
Universal garage door opener 74 74          
Door sill trim plates 36 36          
Remote start 436 436          
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130          
Universal garage door opener 48 48          
Door sill trim plates 23 23          
Remote start 328 328          
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,344 3,344 13,390 13,390 11,060 9,980 7,390
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 12,453 12,453 10,286 9,281 6,872
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $34,164 $37,164 $53,265 $55,762 $62,785 $76,155 $81,565
Total Invoice $31,620 $34,405 $49,602 $51,641 $58,455 $70,889 $75,920

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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: $16,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,761
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,164$37,164$53,265$55,762$62,785$76,155$81,565
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,385-3,910-4,860-3,535-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,164$36,964$50,880$51,852$57,925$72,620$76,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$31,620$34,405$49,602$51,641$58,455$70,889$75,920
Adjustments for Features0-185-2,221-3,621-4,525-3,291-4,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,620$34,220$47,381$48,020$53,930$67,598$71,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$639$6,549$20,217$23,992

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

Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
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  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
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 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Terrain selector$200$200     
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $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 passenger-side mirror$75$75     
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 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$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,485$8,685$10,870$12,395$13,345$12,020$13,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,385$3,910$4,860$3,535$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-2,221-3,621-4,525-3,291-4,547

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

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length180.9 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

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