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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: $35,616 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $21,779 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,907 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $20,533 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $44,600 | $55,800 | $90,100 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $41,478 | $51,894 | $83,793 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 98 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | 181 | 245 | 245 | 245 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | 619 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Premium II Package | 6,600 | 6,600 | |||
| Lighting Package | 950 | 950 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Heated front seats | 720 | ||||
| Cargo tray | 160 | 160 | 160 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 63 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 117 | 228 | 228 | 228 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | 464 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,855 | 1,855 | |||
| Premium II Package | 6,138 | 6,138 | |||
| Lighting Package | 884 | 884 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 493 | 493 | 493 | ||
| Heated front seats | 670 | ||||
| Cargo tray | 149 | 149 | 149 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,611 | 1,611 | 11,920 | 11,200 | 935 |
| Options (change) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 11,087 | 10,417 | 870 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $35,616 | $38,616 | $57,395 | $67,875 | $91,910 |
| Total Invoice | $32,907 | $35,695 | $53,440 | $63,186 | $85,538 |
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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: $23,719 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,325 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 295/40-20 |
| Total Price | $35,616 | $38,616 | $57,395 | $67,875 | $91,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,940 | -2,240 | 0 | -2,050 | -4,725 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,676 | $36,376 | $57,395 | $65,825 | $87,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $8,430 | $29,790 |
| Total Invoice | $32,907 | $35,695 | $53,440 | $63,186 | $85,538 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,792 | -2,071 | 0 | -1,908 | -4,397 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,115 | $33,624 | $53,440 | $61,278 | $81,141 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $7,838 | $27,701 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | ML350 / ML320 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,535 | $9,835 | $7,595 | $9,645 | $12,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,940 | $2,240 | $0 | $2,050 | $4,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,792 | -2,071 | 0 | -1,908 | -4,397 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| 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 | 70.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 4,706 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 | 55.9 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 | 56.2 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 ML350 / ML320
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Cargo tray | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 71% |
| Premium II 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 37% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Cargo tray | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 71% |
| Premium II 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 37% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Cargo tray | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 71% |
| 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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