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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: $35,017

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $35,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $59,000 $103,200
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $54,870 $95,976
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    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Cargo organizer 60 60 290 290
AC power outlet 415 415 115  
Lighting Package     1,500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
KEYLESS-GO Package     750  
Premium 1 Package     3,530  
Body kit     0  
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    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Cargo organizer 39 39 270 270
AC power outlet 311 311 107  
Lighting Package     1,395  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
KEYLESS-GO Package     698  
Premium 1 Package     3,283  
Body kit     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014  
Options (change) 2,847 2,847 12,905 3,090
Options (change) 2,218 2,218 12,004 2,874
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $35,017 $38,017 $72,830 $107,215
Total Invoice $32,336 $35,121 $67,799 $99,775

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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: $34,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,419
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$35,017$38,017$72,830$107,215
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,270-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,017$37,717$69,560$100,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$31,035
Total Invoice$32,336$35,121$67,799$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-277-3,044-6,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,336$34,844$64,755$93,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,508$0$28,859

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

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350E63 AMG S
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$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
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
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,400$11,370$14,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,270$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-3,044-6,161

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

Model Year20172015
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-based200Yes
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 detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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 detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested257593%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Body kit
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested94046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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