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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-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 R-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,551 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $26,129 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,653 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $24,562 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | R-Class |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | R350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $52,690 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $49,002 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | 550 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 4,400 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Roof rack | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 985 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | |
| Cargo tray | 85 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | 512 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 4,092 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Roof rack | 232 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 916 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 744 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | |
| Cargo tray | 79 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Options (change) | 1,546 | 11,115 |
| Options (change) | 1,063 | 10,338 |
| Destination | 915 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,551 | $64,680 |
| Total Invoice | $35,653 | $60,215 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,759 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,145 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | R-Class |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | R350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 16/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/50-19 |
| Total Price | $38,551 | $64,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | -630 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,921 | $64,680 |
| Total Invoice | $35,653 | $60,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | -583 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,070 | $60,215 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | R-Class |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | R350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,585 | $9,955 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $630 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -583 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | R-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 126.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 203.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 77.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 4,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 60.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 42.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 43% |
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