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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: $27,783

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $28,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $26,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $50,732 $56,405
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Rear spoiler 367   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Rear spoiler 275   326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 1,093 726 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 748 473 996 996
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $27,783 $29,616 $56,545 $62,645
Total Invoice $25,773 $27,577 $52,653 $58,326

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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: $26,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,859
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,783$29,616$56,545$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-235-2,170-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,783$29,381$54,375$60,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$5,700
Total Invoice$25,773$27,577$52,653$58,326
Adjustments for Features0-219-2,021-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,773$27,358$50,632$55,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$5,301

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

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedE400E550
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 app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,810$6,045$7,980$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$2,170$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-2,021-2,393

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

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in108.7 in
Length179.5 in185.0 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.3 ft3

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