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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: $38,284 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $21,881 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,481 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $20,529 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $48,500 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $45,105 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | |
| Sunroof | 1,290 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | |
| Premium Package | 3,750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 490 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | |
| Sunroof | 1,200 | |
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | |
| Premium Package | 3,488 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | 456 | |
| Options (change) | 1,279 | 10,890 |
| Options (change) | 891 | 10,130 |
| Destination | 915 | 775 |
| Total Price | $38,284 | $60,165 |
| Total Invoice | $35,481 | $56,010 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,816 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,322 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 302hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 14/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $38,284 | $60,165 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,935 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,349 | $60,165 |
| Total Invoice | $35,481 | $56,010 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,793 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,688 | $56,010 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | ML500 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,975 | $8,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,935 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,793 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 188.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 69.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 4,743 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 59.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Class III trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 540 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 47% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 40% |
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