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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,957

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,297

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $35,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720132013
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $57,700 $92,400
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $53,661 $85,932
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Cargo area partition net 58 58    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
AC power outlet 415 415 115  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Sport Package     760  
Premium 2 Package     2,450  
Premium 1 Package     3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Cargo area partition net 37 37    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
AC power outlet 311 311 107  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Sport Package     707  
Premium 2 Package     2,279  
Premium 1 Package     3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014  
Options (change) 2,787 2,787 13,695 2,950
Options (change) 2,179 2,179 12,738 2,744
Destination 875 875 905 905
Total Price $34,957 $37,957 $72,300 $96,255
Total Invoice $32,297 $35,082 $67,304 $89,581

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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: $34,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,452
Model Year2017201720132013
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,957$37,957$72,300$96,255
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,745-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,957$37,657$69,555$93,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$23,930
Total Invoice$32,297$35,082$67,304$89,581
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,555-2,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,297$34,805$64,749$87,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,508$0$22,254

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2017201720132013
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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, 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$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$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,675$8,975$11,420$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,745$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,555-2,578

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20172013
ModelForesterE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length180.9 in192.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested89041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

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