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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: $32,707

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,465

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Lighting Package     985 985 985
Premium 1 Package     1,995 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
iPod integration     380 380 380
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Heated front seats     750 750 750
Proximity key     1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler     300    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Lighting Package     916 916 916
Premium 1 Package     1,855 1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
iPod integration     353 353 353
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Heated front seats     698 698 698
Proximity key     1,060 1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler     279    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 537 537 9,640 9,340 7,345
Options (change) 347 347 8,965 8,686 6,831
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $32,707 $35,707 $44,505 $46,115 $48,210
Total Invoice $30,465 $33,250 $41,451 $42,948 $44,897

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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: $15,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,824
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,707$35,707$44,505$46,115$48,210
Adjustments for Features-4,120-4,3200-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,587$31,387$44,505$45,140$46,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$635$2,455
Total Invoice$30,465$33,250$41,451$42,948$44,897
Adjustments for Features-3,838-4,0230-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,627$29,227$41,451$42,040$43,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$589$2,282

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

Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
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 warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
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   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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
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$8,750$8,950$4,630$5,605$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$4,320$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,838-4,0230-908-1,164

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

Model Year20172011
ModelForesterC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,528 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 Room53.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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