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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: $35,435 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $26,765 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,790 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $25,121 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $47,270 | $58,800 | $96,100 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $43,961 | $54,684 | $89,373 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 98 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | 619 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 225 | 225 | ||
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 63 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | 464 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,744 | 1,814 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,441 | 3,441 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | 512 | 512 | 512 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 209 | 209 | ||
| Cargo tray | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,430 | 1,430 | 14,025 | 14,025 | 3,915 |
| Options (change) | 988 | 988 | 13,045 | 13,185 | 3,642 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $35,435 | $38,435 | $62,200 | $73,730 | $100,920 |
| Total Invoice | $32,790 | $35,578 | $57,911 | $68,774 | $93,920 |
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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: $26,030 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,437 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp 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 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $35,435 | $38,435 | $62,200 | $73,730 | $100,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -735 | -3,085 | -7,210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,435 | $38,135 | $61,465 | $70,645 | $93,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $9,180 | $32,245 |
| Total Invoice | $32,790 | $35,578 | $57,911 | $68,774 | $93,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -278 | -684 | -2,878 | -6,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,790 | $35,300 | $57,227 | $65,896 | $87,210 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $0 | $8,669 | $29,983 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | ML350 | 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 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $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 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,385 | $8,685 | $9,120 | $11,470 | $15,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $735 | $3,085 | $7,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -278 | -684 | -2,878 | -6,710 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 |
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% |
| 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% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 20% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 20% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 61% |
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