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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: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $28,072 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $26,175 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class (2-door) | E-Class (2-door) |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | E350 | E550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $49,800 | $56,590 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $46,314 | $52,629 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Options (change) | 648 | 648 | 12,050 | 12,050 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 419 | 11,207 | 11,207 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $62,725 | $69,515 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $58,396 | $64,711 |
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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: $28,352 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,435 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class (2-door) | E-Class (2-door) |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | E350 | E550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $62,725 | $69,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -280 | -580 | 0 | -400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,373 | $37,073 | $62,725 | $69,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $6,390 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $58,396 | $64,711 |
| Adjustments for Features | -260 | -539 | 0 | -372 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,961 | $34,470 | $58,396 | $64,339 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $5,943 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class (2-door) | E-Class (2-door) |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | E350 | E550 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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, 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 | $9,225 | $9,525 | $8,945 | $9,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $280 | $580 | $0 | $400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -260 | -539 | 0 | -372 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class (2-door) |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 185.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,620 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 35.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 48.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
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 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
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