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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: $34,858

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $89,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,190

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $83,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G652.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111 $29,243 $32,028
All-weather floor mats 200   200 200 72 72
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         199 199
Door sill trim plates         38 38
Universal garage door opener         76 76
Rear bumper protector         95 95
Cargo cover         182 182
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia         207 207
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         224 224
All-weather floor mats 186   186 186 46 46
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,366 1,366
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Door sill trim plates         24 24
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Rear bumper protector         61 61
Cargo cover         118 118
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia         134 134
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         145 145
Options (change) 200 0 200 200 2,688 2,688
Options (change) 186 0 186 186 2,072 2,072
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $124,795 $228,295 $143,995 $223,895 $34,858 $37,858
Total Invoice $116,129 $212,384 $133,985 $208,292 $32,190 $34,975

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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: $86,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,812
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G652.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
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, 13440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$124,795$228,295$143,995$223,895$34,858$37,858
Adjustments for Features-3,360-28,910-4,135-3,4850-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,435$199,385$139,860$220,410$34,858$37,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$77,950$18,425$98,975$0$2,700
Total Invoice$116,129$212,384$133,985$208,292$32,190$34,975
Adjustments for Features-3,127-26,895-3,848-3,2420-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,002$185,489$130,137$205,050$32,190$34,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$72,487$17,135$92,048$0$2,508

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

Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassForesterForester
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G652.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Front side airbags    $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
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$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
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  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150$150$150  
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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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  $100$100
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, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$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 release, second row seats    $50$50
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,310$39,860$15,085$14,435$10,950$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$28,910$4,135$3,485$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,127-26,895-3,848-3,2420-277

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

Model Year20182017
ModelG-ClassForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in180.9 in
Width71.8 in70.7 in
Height76.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,297 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
40.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested182568%
Total Not Requested85032%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%

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