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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: $31,413 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $35,472 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,137 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $33,132 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $59,000 | $103,200 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $54,870 | $95,976 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,530 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,283 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,223 | 1,855 | 6,960 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,756 | 1,480 | 6,474 | 0 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $31,413 | $32,645 | $66,885 | $104,125 |
| Total Invoice | $29,137 | $30,359 | $62,269 | $96,901 |
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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: $30,087 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,119 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 302hp V6 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 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 | $31,413 | $32,645 | $66,885 | $104,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -5,385 | -9,985 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,413 | $32,470 | $61,500 | $94,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,057 | $0 | $32,640 |
| Total Invoice | $29,137 | $30,359 | $62,269 | $96,901 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -5,013 | -9,292 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,137 | $30,196 | $57,256 | $87,609 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,059 | $0 | $30,353 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E350 | E63 AMG S |
| 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 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,410 | $6,585 | $11,795 | $16,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $5,385 | $9,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -5,013 | -9,292 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 169.5 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
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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 940 | 46% |
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