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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $74,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $69,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelForesterForesterSLSL
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $96,395 $130,609
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Wood trim       0
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 2,139 2,139
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $108,125 $146,215
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $100,709 $136,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,686
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelForesterForesterSLSL
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,377$36,377$108,125$146,215
Adjustments for Features0-200-9,710-10,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$36,177$98,415$135,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$37,040
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$100,709$136,223
Adjustments for Features0-186-9,044-10,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$33,576$91,665$126,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelForesterForesterSLSL
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,885$9,085$18,595$19,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$9,710$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-9,044-10,025

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in100.8 in
Length180.9 in180.4 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

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