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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,819 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $27,596 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,631 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| Difference: $25,828 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | E-Class (2-door) | E-Class (2-door) |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 | E550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $51,120 | $57,960 |
| Base Invoice | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $47,542 | $53,903 |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | 240 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | 300 | 300 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 363 | 970 | 970 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,400 | 3,400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,066 | 888 | 888 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | 156 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | 279 | 279 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 272 | 902 | 902 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,162 | 3,162 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,449 | 2,249 | 1,881 | 5,390 | 5,390 |
| Options (change) | 1,951 | 1,773 | 1,497 | 5,012 | 5,012 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $29,819 | $30,919 | $32,551 | $57,415 | $64,255 |
| Total Invoice | $27,631 | $28,642 | $30,264 | $53,459 | $59,820 |
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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 Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,086 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,491 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | E-Class (2-door) | E-Class (2-door) |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 | E550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,819 | $30,919 | $32,551 | $57,415 | $64,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -700 | -875 | -2,510 | -2,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,819 | $30,219 | $31,676 | $54,905 | $61,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $400 | $1,857 | $0 | $6,440 |
| Total Invoice | $27,631 | $28,642 | $30,264 | $53,459 | $59,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -648 | -814 | -2,337 | -2,709 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,631 | $27,994 | $29,450 | $51,122 | $57,111 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $363 | $1,819 | $0 | $5,989 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | E-Class (2-door) | E-Class (2-door) |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 | E550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $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 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $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 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,560 | $6,260 | $6,435 | $8,070 | $8,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $700 | $875 | $2,510 | $2,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -648 | -814 | -2,337 | -2,709 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class (2-door) |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 185.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,620 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 48.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1015 | 45% |
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