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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelForesterForesterC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050 1,050
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
iPod integration     349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460
Panoramic sunroof     976 976 976
Options (change) 648 648 10,845 10,845 8,695
Options (change) 419 419 10,084 10,084 8,085
Destination 915 915 875 875 875
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $44,620 $46,370 $48,570
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $41,556 $43,184 $45,230

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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: $16,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,221
Model Year20182018200920092009
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, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,653$37,653$44,620$46,370$48,570
Adjustments for Features-6,330-6,6300-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,323$31,023$44,620$45,195$47,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$575$2,500
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$41,556$43,184$45,230
Adjustments for Features-5,886-6,1640-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,335$28,845$41,556$42,090$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$534$2,324

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $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
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
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   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
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
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
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
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
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, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75 $75
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$11,400$11,700$5,070$6,245$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,330$6,630$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,886-6,1640-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,323 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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