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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: $28,295

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $75,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $70,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterE-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $102,370
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $95,204
Cargo organizer 115 115 290
Satellite radio 445 445  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Cargo organizer 72 72 270
Satellite radio 334 334  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Options (change) 955 1,183 290
Options (change) 664 811 270
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $28,295 $29,723 $103,585
Total Invoice $26,239 $27,572 $96,399

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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: $64,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,758
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterE-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4577hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$28,295$29,723$103,585
Adjustments for Features-6400-11,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$29,723$91,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,239$27,572$96,399
Adjustments for Features-5930-10,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,646$27,572$85,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0

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

Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterE-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedE63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,210$4,570$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-10,995

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

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length176.6 in192.7 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft357.4 ft3

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