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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,048

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $158,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $147,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterMaybach S-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS600
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $182,950
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $170,144
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46  
Rear spoiler 353 353 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30  
Rear spoiler 230 230 465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 528 669 500
Options (change) 344 435 465
Destination 625 625 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $28,048 $29,189 $186,075
Total Invoice $25,970 $27,065 $173,234

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $128,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,669
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterMaybach S-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS600
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4230hp H4523hp V12
TransmissionA4M5T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16255/40-20
Total Price$28,048$29,189$186,075
Adjustments for Features-9000-30,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,148$29,189$155,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,970$27,065$173,234
Adjustments for Features-8330-28,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,137$27,065$144,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterMaybach S-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS600
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Animal detection, night  $50
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Fragrance atomizer  $200
Heated washer fluid system  $50
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated second row armrests  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather headliner  $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power footrests, second row  $500
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power legrests, second row  $1000
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,195$5,295$35,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$30,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-28,428

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterMaybach S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in132.6 in
Length176.6 in214.5 in
Width68.3 in74.8 in
Height65.0 in58.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.5,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.3 ft3

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