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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: $30,396

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,916

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $24,355 $26,707
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Interior Package 1,700      
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Cargo cover     166 166
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Wheel-lip moldings     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Interior Package 1,581      
Garmin Map Pilot 528 528    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Leather seating surfaces   1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Navigation system     1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Cargo cover     108 108
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Wheel-lip moldings     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 6,900 6,700 3,706 3,339
Options (change) 6,387 6,201 2,866 2,591
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $40,325 $57,205 $30,396 $32,529
Total Invoice $37,537 $53,235 $27,916 $29,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,126
Model Year2016201620102010
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7S7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,325$57,205$30,396$32,529
Adjustments for Features-2,680-6,5150-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$50,690$30,396$32,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,045$0$1,898
Total Invoice$37,537$53,235$27,916$29,993
Adjustments for Features-2,495-6,0630-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,042$47,172$27,916$29,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,130$0$1,860

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620102010
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals $75 $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 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  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,640$11,475$4,960$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$6,515$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,495-6,0630-217

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelGLAForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length173.9 in179.5 in
Width71.0 in70.1 in
Height60.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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