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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: $38,173

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $31,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,392

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $29,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterE-Class
Trim2.0XT TouringE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,090 $62,300
Base Invoice $33,675 $57,939
Cargo area partition net 65  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Remote start 455  
Sport Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rearview camera   300
Satellite radio   460
Blind spot warning system   550
Heated front seats   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated steering wheel   250
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Cargo area partition net 42  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Remote start 341  
Sport Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rearview camera   279
Satellite radio   428
Blind spot warning system   512
Heated front seats   698
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Auto-dimming headlights   233
Heated steering wheel   233
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 1,168 5,990
Options (change) 802 5,574
Destination 915 925
Total Price $38,173 $69,215
Total Invoice $35,392 $64,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,422
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterE-Class
Trim2.0XT TouringE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4329hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,173$69,215
Adjustments for Features0-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,173$68,545
Total Invoice$35,392$64,438
Adjustments for Features0-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,392$63,814

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

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterE-Class
Trim2.0XT TouringE400
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,875$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624

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

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in115.7 in
Length180.9 in194.2 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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