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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,759

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,295

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $28,785 $31,569
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Interior Package 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500    
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Cargo cover     182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Interior Package 1,581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Leather seating surfaces   1,395    
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Cargo cover     118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Options (change) 12,130 11,080 2,114 2,114
Options (change) 11,281 10,304 1,660 1,660
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $45,555 $61,585 $33,759 $36,759
Total Invoice $42,431 $57,338 $31,295 $34,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,545
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,555$61,585$33,759$36,759
Adjustments for Features-635-3,9700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$57,615$33,759$36,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,695$0$2,800
Total Invoice$42,431$57,338$31,295$34,079
Adjustments for Features-591-3,6960-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,840$53,642$31,295$33,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,802$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$10,215$6,245$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$3,970$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-591-3,6960-185

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelGLAForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length173.9 in180.9 in
Width71.0 in70.7 in
Height60.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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