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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: $30,307

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $94,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,892

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $88,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G652.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111 $24,330 $26,409
All-weather floor mats 200   200 200 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Rear bumper protector         78 78
Universal garage door opener         82 82
Cargo cover         166 166
iPod integration         223 223
Wheel-lip moldings         432 432
Skid plates         584 584
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
All-weather floor mats 186   186 186 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Rear bumper protector         51 51
Universal garage door opener         54 54
Cargo cover         108 108
iPod integration         145 145
Wheel-lip moldings         324 324
Skid plates         380 380
Navigation system         1,647 1,650
Options (change) 200 0 200 200 3,617 3,617
Options (change) 186 0 186 186 2,867 2,870
Destination 995 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $124,795 $228,295 $143,995 $223,895 $30,307 $32,507
Total Invoice $116,129 $212,384 $133,985 $208,292 $27,892 $29,974

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,955
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G652.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T4T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$124,795$228,295$143,995$223,895$30,307$32,507
Adjustments for Features-9,975-35,525-10,750-10,1000-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,820$192,770$133,245$213,795$30,307$32,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$77,950$18,425$98,975$0$1,765
Total Invoice$116,129$212,384$133,985$208,292$27,892$29,974
Adjustments for Features-9,282-33,049-10,003-9,3960-401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,847$179,335$123,982$198,896$27,892$29,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$72,488$17,135$92,049$0$1,681

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

Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G652.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Front side airbags    $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150  
Portal axles $25000    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500 $500   
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100    
External spare tire shell$100$100$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0  
Hood scoop     $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,985$41,535$16,760$16,110$6,010$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,975$35,525$10,750$10,100$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,282-33,049-10,003-9,3960-401

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

Model Year20182009
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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