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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,959 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $26,451 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $24,848 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | 78 | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | 468 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,030 | 4,030 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | 51 | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | 351 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,748 | 3,748 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | |||
| Cargo tray | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,769 | 2,401 | 9,185 | 9,185 | 4,845 | 1,765 |
| Options (change) | 2,158 | 1,882 | 8,543 | 8,543 | 4,507 | 1,642 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $31,959 | $33,191 | $59,910 | $58,410 | $68,670 | $101,090 |
| Total Invoice | $29,539 | $30,761 | $55,782 | $54,387 | $63,929 | $94,079 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,551 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,146 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $31,959 | $33,191 | $59,910 | $58,410 | $68,670 | $101,090 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -4,400 | -2,700 | -6,500 | -10,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,959 | $33,016 | $55,510 | $55,710 | $62,170 | $90,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,057 | $0 | $200 | $6,660 | $34,680 |
| Total Invoice | $29,539 | $30,761 | $55,782 | $54,387 | $63,929 | $94,079 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -162 | -4,097 | -2,514 | -6,051 | -10,144 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,539 | $30,599 | $51,685 | $51,873 | $57,878 | $83,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,060 | $0 | $188 | $6,193 | $32,250 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,620 | $6,795 | $11,020 | $9,320 | $13,120 | $17,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $4,400 | $2,700 | $6,500 | $10,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -162 | -4,097 | -2,514 | -6,051 | -10,144 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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