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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: $27,814

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $93,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,814

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $86,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G652.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $119,900 $139,900 $217,900 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $111,507 $130,107 $202,647 $25,001 $26,005
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 55 55
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0    
Skid plate (one)       110 110
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 33 33
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0    
Skid plate (one)       71 71
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 200 200 200 294 435
Options (change) 186 186 186 188 279
Destination 925 925 925 625 625
Total Price $121,025 $141,025 $219,025 $27,814 $28,955
Total Invoice $112,618 $131,218 $203,758 $25,814 $26,909

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,179
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G652.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7A4M5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$121,025$141,025$219,025$27,814$28,955
Adjustments for Features-12,315-12,540-11,890-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,710$128,485$207,135$26,914$28,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,775$98,425$0$2,041
Total Invoice$112,618$131,218$203,758$25,814$26,909
Adjustments for Features-11,460-11,668-11,061-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,158$119,550$192,697$24,979$26,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,392$91,539$0$1,930

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

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G652.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Front side airbags   $350$350
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500$500   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,660$17,885$17,235$6,245$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,315$12,540$11,890$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,460-11,668-11,061-8350

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

Model Year20162006
ModelG-ClassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length187.6 in176.6 in
Width71.8 in68.3 in
Height76.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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