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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $49,616 $55,242
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package     3,430 3,430
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Proximity key     650 650
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package     3,190 3,190
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     279 279
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 9,190 9,190
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 8,548 8,548
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $63,465 $69,515
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $59,089 $64,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,331
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,377$36,377$63,465$69,515
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,985-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$36,177$60,480$66,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,650
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$59,089$64,715
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,779-3,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$33,576$56,310$61,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$5,254

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

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$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
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $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 passenger-side mirror$75$75  
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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
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 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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,910$8,110$10,895$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,985$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,779-3,151

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

Model Year20152015
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested165072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested165072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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