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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,180 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $33,855 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $31,589 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | E350 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $57,700 | $92,400 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $53,661 | $85,932 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | |||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 3,430 | 2,030 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 3,190 | 1,888 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $62,035 | $95,335 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $57,756 | $88,725 |
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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: $27,795 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,945 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | E350 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 302hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 8 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $62,035 | $95,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -6,700 | -10,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $55,335 | $85,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $29,810 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $57,756 | $88,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -6,238 | -9,483 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $51,518 | $79,242 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $27,724 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | E350 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,210 | $5,570 | $12,270 | $15,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $6,700 | $10,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -6,238 | -9,483 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 4,060 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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