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

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,751

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $54,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,284

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $50,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG500G55 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Rear bumper protector     98 98
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Rear bumper protector     63 63
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Options (change) 0 0 746 746
Options (change) 0 0 482 482
Destination 875 875 915 915
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $34,751 $37,751
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $32,284 $35,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,945
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG500G55 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8493hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$89,075$112,775$34,751$37,751
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,430-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$33,321$36,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$2,700
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$32,284$35,072
Adjustments for Features0-395-1,328-1,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,901$104,547$30,956$33,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG500G55 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Brush guard $500  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,070$10,495$11,500$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,430$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-1,328-1,607

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelG-ClassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length185.6 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height77.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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