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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: $31,845 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $36,000 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,461 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $33,706 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E400 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $63,050 | $106,950 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $58,637 | $99,464 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Satellite radio | 460 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Satellite radio | 428 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,655 | 2,287 | 3,800 | 720 |
| Options (change) | 2,080 | 1,804 | 3,535 | 670 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $31,845 | $33,077 | $67,845 | $108,665 |
| Total Invoice | $29,461 | $30,683 | $63,167 | $101,129 |
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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: $30,665 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,739 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E400 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 329hp V6 | 603hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $31,845 | $33,077 | $67,845 | $108,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -5,335 | -9,660 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,845 | $32,902 | $62,510 | $99,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,057 | $0 | $36,495 |
| Total Invoice | $29,461 | $30,683 | $63,167 | $101,129 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -162 | -4,967 | -8,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,461 | $30,521 | $58,200 | $92,139 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,060 | $0 | $33,939 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | E400 | AMG E63 S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Drift mode | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |||
| 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 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,885 | $7,060 | $12,220 | $16,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $5,335 | $9,660 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -162 | -4,967 | -8,990 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 115.7 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 194.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,300 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 64.3 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% |
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