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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: $27,449

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $23,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,639

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $21,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $48,050 $54,650
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $44,686 $50,824
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Heated front seats     740 740
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     750 750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Heated front seats     688 688
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     698 698
Options (change) 129 270 2,210 2,210
Options (change) 84 175 2,055 2,055
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $27,449 $28,790 $51,135 $57,735
Total Invoice $25,639 $26,916 $47,616 $53,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,388
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,449$28,790$51,135$57,735
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,610-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,549$28,790$48,525$54,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$6,100
Total Invoice$25,639$26,916$47,616$53,754
Adjustments for Features-8410-2,430-2,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,798$26,916$45,186$50,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$0$5,672

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

Model Year2007200720102010
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,570$4,670$7,280$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,610$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-8410-2,430-2,896

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

Model Year20072010
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in108.7 in
Length176.6 in185.0 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,684 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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