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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: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $26,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSLCSLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $45,012 $57,056
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Remote start 455 455    
Premium 3 Package     9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Rear spoiler     350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Remote start 341 341    
Premium 3 Package     8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Rear spoiler     326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 1,103 1,103 13,940 7,370
Options (change) 760 760 12,965 6,855
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $35,108 $38,108 $63,335 $69,715
Total Invoice $32,562 $35,350 $58,972 $64,906

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,159
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSLCSLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,108$38,108$63,335$69,715
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,640-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,108$37,808$57,695$64,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$6,380
Total Invoice$32,562$35,350$58,972$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-278-5,251-5,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,562$35,072$53,721$59,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$5,934

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSLCSLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,975$9,275$14,615$14,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,640$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-5,251-5,251

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length180.9 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested320065%
Total Not Requested174035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested156534%

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