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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: $34,600 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $4,510 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,187 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $4,241 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||
| Options (change) | 595 | 595 | 9,135 | 9,135 | 8,535 | 8,535 | 4,955 |
| Options (change) | 385 | 385 | 8,497 | 8,497 | 7,939 | 7,939 | 4,608 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $34,600 | $37,600 | $39,110 | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $61,480 |
| Total Invoice | $32,187 | $34,975 | $36,428 | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $57,322 |
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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: $12,405 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,585 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,600 | $37,600 | $39,110 | $42,860 | $46,860 | $47,460 | $61,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,895 | -8,195 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 | -1,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,705 | $29,405 | $39,110 | $41,635 | $46,560 | $45,935 | $59,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $20,870 |
| Total Invoice | $32,187 | $34,975 | $36,428 | $39,916 | $43,636 | $44,194 | $57,322 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,344 | -7,623 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,399 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,843 | $27,352 | $36,428 | $38,775 | $43,357 | $42,774 | $55,923 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $2,347 | $6,929 | $6,346 | $19,495 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $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 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,350 | $11,650 | $3,455 | $4,680 | $3,755 | $4,980 | $4,955 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,895 | $8,195 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 | $1,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,344 | -7,623 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 | -1,399 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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