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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: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $126,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $117,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $148,614 $171,957
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Cargo net 68 68    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Remote start 455 455    
Rear spoiler     500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Cargo net 44 44    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Remote start 341 341    
Rear spoiler     465 465
Options (change) 1,171 1,171 500 500
Options (change) 804 804 465 465
Destination 915 915 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,176 $38,176 $161,225 $188,025
Total Invoice $32,606 $35,394 $150,004 $175,047

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,994
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$35,176$38,176$161,225$188,025
Adjustments for Features0-300-23,005-21,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,176$37,876$138,220$166,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$28,700
Total Invoice$32,606$35,394$150,004$175,047
Adjustments for Features0-278-21,404-19,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,606$35,116$128,600$155,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$26,799

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

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringS550S600
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50$50
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50$50
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000$1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power footrests, second row  $500$500
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power legrests, second row  $1000$1000
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500$5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,150$9,450$32,155$30,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$23,005$21,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-21,404-19,648

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

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterMaybach S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in132.6 in
Length180.9 in214.5 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in58.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.5,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.3 ft3

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