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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $29,588

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $27,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $52,300 $62,000 $82,600
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $48,639 $57,660 $76,818
Satellite radio 445 445 500 500 500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener   87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Sunroof Package (wagon)     1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690    
CD changer, in-dash     430 430 430
Heated front seats     690 690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     530 530  
Satellite radio 334 334 465 465 465
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener   56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Sunroof Package (wagon)     1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642    
CD changer, in-dash     400 400 400
Heated front seats     642 642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     493 493  
Options (change) 487 715 4,340 3,650 930
Options (change) 362 509 4,037 3,395 865
Destination 645 645 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $27,827 $29,255 $57,415 $67,725 $86,005
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,270 $53,451 $63,130 $80,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,783
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9?, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,827$29,255$57,415$67,725$86,005
Adjustments for Features-7400-3,675-6,600-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,087$29,255$53,740$61,125$81,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0$7,385$27,365
Total Invoice$25,937$27,270$53,451$63,130$80,158
Adjustments for Features-6900-3,421-6,152-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,247$27,270$50,030$56,978$75,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,023$0$6,948$25,561

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,660$4,920$8,595$11,520$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$3,675$6,600$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900-3,421-6,152-4,567

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in190.9 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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