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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: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $23,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE400E550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $54,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $50,406 $56,079
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
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    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     279 279
Options (change) 537 537 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 347 347 949 949
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $32,182 $35,182 $56,145 $62,245
Total Invoice $29,982 $32,766 $52,280 $57,953

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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: $24,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,964
Model Year2016201620162016
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, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,182$35,182$56,145$62,245
Adjustments for Features-715-9150-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,467$34,267$56,145$61,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,700
Total Invoice$29,982$32,766$52,280$57,953
Adjustments for Features-666-8520-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,316$31,914$52,280$57,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$5,301

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

Model Year2016201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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 seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
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
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$7,920$8,120$7,205$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$915$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-666-8520-372

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

Model Year20162016
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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