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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: $30,922 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $29,708 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,745 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $27,696 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $52,300 | $62,000 | $82,600 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $48,639 | $57,660 | $76,818 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 3,550 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | ||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | |||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,744 | 3,302 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,732 | 1,732 | 7,555 | 5,965 | 2,415 |
| Options (change) | 1,364 | 1,364 | 7,027 | 5,548 | 2,246 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $30,922 | $32,522 | $60,630 | $70,040 | $87,490 |
| Total Invoice | $28,745 | $30,243 | $56,441 | $65,283 | $81,539 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,288 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,374 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-16 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,922 | $32,522 | $60,630 | $70,040 | $87,490 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,420 | -4,345 | -1,720 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,922 | $32,222 | $59,210 | $65,695 | $85,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,300 | $0 | $6,485 | $26,560 |
| Total Invoice | $28,745 | $30,243 | $56,441 | $65,283 | $81,539 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -1,322 | -4,050 | -1,603 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,745 | $29,964 | $55,119 | $61,233 | $79,936 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,219 | $0 | $6,114 | $24,817 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | $6,710 | $7,010 | $8,130 | $11,055 | $8,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,420 | $4,345 | $1,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,322 | -4,050 | -1,603 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 190.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,991 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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