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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: $27,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $29,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $27,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $50,732 $56,405
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230 326 326
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Options (change) 482 623 1,660 1,660
Options (change) 314 405 1,545 1,545
Destination 625 625 925 925
Total Price $27,802 $29,143 $57,135 $63,235
Total Invoice $25,869 $27,146 $53,202 $58,875

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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: $26,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,599
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4329hp V6402hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,802$29,143$57,135$63,235
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,835-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,902$29,143$53,300$58,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$5,600
Total Invoice$25,869$27,146$53,202$58,875
Adjustments for Features-8370-3,571-4,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,032$27,146$49,631$54,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,114$0$5,208

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

Model Year2007200720172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE400E550
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 app  $25$25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
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 audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
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$6,020$5,120$8,955$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,835$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-3,571-4,036

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

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in108.7 in
Length176.6 in185.0 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 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 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.3 ft3

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