| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $34,224 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $66,901 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,654 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $62,457 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $32,995 | $92,900 | $139,500 |
| Base Invoice | $28,051 | $30,836 | $86,397 | $129,735 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | ||
| Cargo net | 87 | 87 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | ||
| AC power outlet | 409 | 409 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,500 | |||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | ||
| Cargo net | 56 | 56 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | ||
| AC power outlet | 306 | 306 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,185 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,404 | 3,404 | 7,300 | 2,800 |
| Options (change) | 2,778 | 2,778 | 6,789 | 2,604 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,224 | $37,224 | $101,125 | $143,225 |
| Total Invoice | $31,654 | $34,439 | $94,111 | $133,264 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,741 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,863 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $34,224 | $37,224 | $101,125 | $143,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -8,160 | -10,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,224 | $37,024 | $92,965 | $132,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $39,850 |
| Total Invoice | $31,654 | $34,439 | $94,111 | $133,264 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -7,594 | -9,686 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,654 | $34,254 | $86,517 | $123,578 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,600 | $0 | $37,061 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | S550 | S63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,735 | $8,935 | $16,895 | $19,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $8,160 | $10,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -185 | -7,594 | -9,686 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 4,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 72% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2425 | 91% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 72% |
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