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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: $30,248 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $35,287 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $33,113 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | E350 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $57,700 | $92,400 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $53,661 | $85,932 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 238 | 238 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 46 | 46 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | ||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | ||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 155 | 155 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 30 | 30 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | ||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,558 | 3,191 | 6,930 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,873 | 2,601 | 6,445 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $30,248 | $32,081 | $65,535 | $93,305 |
| Total Invoice | $27,898 | $29,705 | $61,011 | $86,837 |
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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 / Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,427 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,658 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | E350 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 302hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $30,248 | $32,081 | $65,535 | $93,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -5,860 | -7,235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,248 | $31,846 | $59,675 | $86,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $26,395 |
| Total Invoice | $27,898 | $29,705 | $61,011 | $86,837 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -218 | -5,455 | -6,733 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,898 | $29,487 | $55,556 | $80,104 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,589 | $0 | $24,548 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | E350 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 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 | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $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 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | $5,260 | $5,495 | $11,120 | $12,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $5,860 | $7,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -218 | -5,455 | -6,733 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,060 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 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% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 38% |
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