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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: $34,718

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $38,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $35,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350AMG E63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $59,900 $104,300
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $55,707 $96,999
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Cargo area partition net 65 65    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Cargo area partition net 42 42    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
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) 713 713 12,500 2,800
Options (change) 461 461 11,627 2,604
Destination 915 915 925 925
Total Price $34,718 $37,718 $73,325 $108,025
Total Invoice $32,263 $35,051 $68,259 $100,528

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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: $35,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,905
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350AMG E63 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$34,718$37,718$73,325$108,025
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,320-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,718$37,418$70,005$101,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$31,250
Total Invoice$32,263$35,051$68,259$100,528
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,091-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,263$34,772$65,168$94,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$29,060

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelForesterForesterE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringE350AMG E63 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 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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$8,000$8,300$11,320$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,320$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,091-6,300

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,323 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
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 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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