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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,466

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,506

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395        
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298 298        
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207 207        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Cargo cover 182 182        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Rear bumper protector 95 95        
Cargo area partition net 58 58        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
AC power outlet 415 415        
Class II trailer hitch 634 634        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Cargo tray     100 100 100 100
Proximity key     650 650    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195        
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193 193        
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134 134        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Cargo cover 118 118        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Rear bumper protector 61 61        
Cargo area partition net 37 37        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
AC power outlet 311 311        
Class II trailer hitch 475 475        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Cargo tray     93 93 93 93
Proximity key     605 605    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Options (change) 3,821 3,821 13,285 13,285 6,675 3,715
Options (change) 2,871 2,871 12,357 12,357 6,349 3,456
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,466 $38,466 $64,010 $62,510 $70,500 $103,040
Total Invoice $32,506 $35,290 $59,596 $58,201 $65,771 $95,893

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,050
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$35,466$38,466$64,010$62,510$70,500$103,040
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,265-1,565-3,815-9,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,466$38,266$60,745$60,945$66,685$93,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$200$5,940$33,180
Total Invoice$32,506$35,290$59,596$58,201$65,771$95,893
Adjustments for Features0-183-3,040-1,457-3,559-8,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,506$35,107$56,556$56,744$62,212$87,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,601$0$188$5,656$30,854

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

Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
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 fog lights$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $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 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   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,230$7,430$10,495$8,795$11,045$16,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,265$1,565$3,815$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-3,040-1,457-3,559-8,483

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

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length180.9 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height66.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested51525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested51525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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