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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,317

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $28,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,951

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $26,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterR-Class
Trim2.5 XT TouringR500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $55,500
Base Invoice $28,084 $51,645
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Satellite radio 432 500
Obstacle detection, rear 363 750
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48  
Lighting Package   890
Comfort Package   625
Trim Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Satellite radio 324 465
Obstacle detection, rear 272 698
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31  
Lighting Package   828
Comfort Package   581
Trim Package   1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Options (change) 1,527 4,655
Options (change) 1,072 4,330
Destination 795 775
Total Price $32,317 $60,930
Total Invoice $29,951 $56,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,675
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterR-Class
Trim2.5 XT TouringR500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4302hp V8
TransmissionT4T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$32,317$60,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,317$58,650
Total Invoice$29,951$56,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,951$54,626

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterR-Class
Trim2.5 XT TouringR500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,660$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,124

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in126.6 in
Length169.5 in203.0 in
Width70.1 in75.7 in
Height65.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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