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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: $34,721 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||||
| Difference: $63,484 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,265 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||||
| Difference: $59,198 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,900 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | 490 | 490 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,697 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | 456 | 456 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||||
| Options (change) | 716 | 716 | 4,480 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,040 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 463 | 463 | 4,167 | 4,214 | 4,214 | 3,758 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $34,721 | $37,721 | $98,205 | $98,955 | $100,905 | $145,215 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Total Invoice | $32,265 | $35,053 | $91,463 | $92,161 | $93,974 | $135,182 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
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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: $61,129 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,004 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $34,721 | $37,721 | $98,205 | $98,955 | $100,905 | $145,215 | $162,975 | $213,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,405 | -3,105 | -1,355 | -7,205 | -12,355 | -12,455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,721 | $37,421 | $96,800 | $95,850 | $99,550 | $138,010 | $150,620 | $201,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $950 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,160 | $54,770 | $105,570 |
| Total Invoice | $32,265 | $35,053 | $91,463 | $92,161 | $93,974 | $135,182 | $151,810 | $199,112 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -1,309 | -2,892 | -1,262 | -6,707 | -11,509 | -11,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,265 | $34,774 | $90,154 | $89,269 | $92,712 | $128,475 | $140,301 | $187,517 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $885 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,206 | $51,032 | $98,248 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,625 | $10,925 | $12,030 | $13,730 | $11,980 | $17,830 | $22,980 | $23,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,405 | $3,105 | $1,355 | $7,205 | $12,355 | $12,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,309 | -2,892 | -1,262 | -6,707 | -11,509 | -11,595 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | 73.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 4,631 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
| Heated steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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