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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,163 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||||
| Difference: $65,219 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||||
| Difference: $60,586 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $95,650 | $95,650 | $143,250 | $162,650 | $224,650 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $88,955 | $88,955 | $133,223 | $151,265 | $208,925 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | |||||
| Cargo organizer | 115 | 115 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 500 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | |||||
| Cargo organizer | 72 | 72 | 326 | 326 | 326 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 465 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 643 | 784 | 350 | 850 | 0 | 350 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 416 | 507 | 326 | 791 | 0 | 326 | 0 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,300 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $28,163 | $29,304 | $96,925 | $93,382 | $144,175 | $165,225 | $227,675 |
| Total Invoice | $26,042 | $27,137 | $90,206 | $86,628 | $134,148 | $153,816 | $211,950 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,184 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,346 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $28,163 | $29,304 | $96,925 | $93,382 | $144,175 | $165,225 | $227,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -11,410 | -11,935 | -16,060 | -28,335 | -29,610 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,263 | $29,304 | $85,515 | $81,447 | $128,115 | $136,890 | $198,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $4,068 | $0 | $46,668 | $55,443 | $116,618 |
| Total Invoice | $26,042 | $27,137 | $90,206 | $86,628 | $134,148 | $153,816 | $211,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -832 | 0 | -10,619 | -11,072 | -14,943 | -26,378 | -27,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,210 | $27,137 | $79,587 | $75,556 | $119,205 | $127,438 | $184,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $4,031 | $0 | $43,649 | $51,882 | $108,829 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||||
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,845 | $5,945 | $17,355 | $17,880 | $22,005 | $34,280 | $35,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $11,410 | $11,935 | $16,060 | $28,335 | $29,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -832 | 0 | -10,619 | -11,072 | -14,943 | -26,378 | -27,565 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 4,774 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
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