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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: $26,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $24,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $48,850 $55,450
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $45,431 $51,569
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Distronic Plus Package     2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Distronic Plus Package     2,465 2,465
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 10,120 10,120
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 9,412 9,412
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $59,845 $66,445
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $55,718 $61,856

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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: $25,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,752
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4268hp V6382hp 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)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,377$36,377$59,845$66,445
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,060-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$36,177$58,785$64,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$6,100
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$55,718$61,856
Adjustments for Features0-186-987-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$33,576$54,731$60,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$5,673

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

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E550
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  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
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  
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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
Total Value of Features$7,835$8,035$8,895$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,060$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-987-1,452

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

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.9 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 system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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 system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested84036%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%

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