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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: $31,077

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $89,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $83,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G652.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $119,900 $139,900 $217,900 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $111,507 $130,107 $202,647 $26,094 $27,992
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system       1,000 1,000
Rear bumper protector       78 78
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Cargo cover       166 166
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Wheel-lip moldings       453 453
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Navigation system       888 888
Rear bumper protector       51 51
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Cargo cover       108 108
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Wheel-lip moldings       340 340
Options (change) 200 200 200 2,407 2,407
Options (change) 186 186 186 1,879 1,879
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $121,025 $141,025 $219,025 $31,077 $33,077
Total Invoice $112,618 $131,218 $203,758 $28,748 $30,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,844
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G652.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T4T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$121,025$141,025$219,025$31,077$33,077
Adjustments for Features-8,625-9,400-8,7500-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,400$131,625$210,275$31,077$32,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,225$97,875$0$1,625
Total Invoice$112,618$131,218$203,758$28,748$30,646
Adjustments for Features-8,026-8,746-8,1400-347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,592$122,472$195,618$28,748$30,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,880$91,026$0$1,551

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

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G652.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
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  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Front side airbags   $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500$500   
External spare tire shell$100$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350$350  
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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
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  
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$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
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 headliner $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,960$15,735$15,085$6,335$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,625$9,400$8,750$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,026-8,746-8,1400-347

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

Model Year20162012
ModelG-ClassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length187.6 in179.5 in
Width71.8 in70.1 in
Height76.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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