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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: $30,036

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $24,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $23,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $45,431 $51,569
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367   300 300
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275   279 279
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Options (change) 3,346 2,979 5,020 5,020
Options (change) 2,735 2,463 4,668 4,668
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $30,036 $31,869 $54,745 $61,345
Total Invoice $27,760 $29,567 $50,974 $57,112

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,342
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,036$31,869$54,745$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-235-2,010-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,036$31,634$52,735$58,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$6,100
Total Invoice$27,760$29,567$50,974$57,112
Adjustments for Features0-218-1,872-2,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,760$29,349$49,102$54,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0$5,673

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

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$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
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  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
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
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75  
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,235$5,470$7,245$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$2,010$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-1,872-2,337

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

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in108.7 in
Length179.5 in185.0 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.9 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested96542%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested96542%

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