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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $32,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $50,732 $56,405
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Premium 3 Package     3,500 3,500
Premium 2 Package     2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package     4,100 4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Premium 3 Package     3,255 3,255
Premium 2 Package     2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package     3,813 3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326
Options (change) 648 648 11,495 11,495
Options (change) 419 419 10,692 10,692
Destination 915 915 925 925
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $66,970 $73,070
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $62,349 $68,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,317
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,653$37,653$66,970$73,070
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,945-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,653$37,353$65,025$70,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$5,700
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$62,349$68,022
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,811-2,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,221$34,730$60,538$65,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,400$10,045$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,945$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,811-2,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested190054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested129048%

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