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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: $32,909 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $27,061 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,596 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $25,231 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $34,295 | $52,300 | $62,000 | $82,600 |
| Base Invoice | $29,243 | $32,028 | $48,639 | $57,660 | $76,818 |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 58 | 58 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | ||
| Sunroof Package (wagon) | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | ||
| Power liftgate | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 37 | 37 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | ||
| Sunroof Package (wagon) | 1,395 | 1,395 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | 1,004 | ||
| Power liftgate | 484 | 484 | 484 | ||
| Options (change) | 739 | 739 | 6,895 | 6,205 | 4,015 |
| Options (change) | 478 | 478 | 6,413 | 5,771 | 3,734 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $32,909 | $35,909 | $59,970 | $70,280 | $89,090 |
| Total Invoice | $30,596 | $33,381 | $55,827 | $65,506 | $83,027 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,781 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,830 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 10 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-16 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,909 | $35,909 | $59,970 | $70,280 | $89,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,720 | -1,920 | 0 | -2,925 | -1,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,189 | $33,989 | $59,970 | $67,355 | $87,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $7,385 | $27,895 |
| Total Invoice | $30,596 | $33,381 | $55,827 | $65,506 | $83,027 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,599 | -1,785 | 0 | -2,726 | -1,142 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,997 | $31,596 | $55,827 | $62,780 | $81,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 | $6,953 | $26,058 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,625 | $8,825 | $6,905 | $9,830 | $8,130 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,720 | $1,920 | $0 | $2,925 | $1,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,599 | -1,785 | 0 | -2,726 | -1,142 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 190.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,991 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| 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% |
| Sunroof Package (wagon) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500
| 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% |
| Sunroof Package (wagon) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 12% |
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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