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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $24,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,808

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterSLCSLC
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $45,012 $57,056
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
iPod integration 223 223    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Rear spoiler 367   350  
Satellite radio 453 453    
Remote start 432 432    
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
iPod integration 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Rear spoiler 275   326  
Satellite radio 340 340    
Remote start 324 324    
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288  
Options (change) 3,540 3,173 5,275 1,345
Options (change) 2,758 2,483 4,906 1,251
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $30,230 $32,363 $54,670 $63,690
Total Invoice $27,808 $29,885 $50,913 $59,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,687
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterSLCSLC
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,230$32,363$54,670$63,690
Adjustments for Features0-235-7,965-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,230$32,128$46,705$55,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$8,795
Total Invoice$27,808$29,885$50,913$59,302
Adjustments for Features0-217-7,418-7,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$29,668$43,495$51,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0$8,181

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterSLCSLC
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop $100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,540$6,775$14,505$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$7,965$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-7,418-7,626

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in95.7 in
Length179.5 in162.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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