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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $30,887 $33,675
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    
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
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    
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Options (change) 12,130 11,080 648 648
Options (change) 11,281 10,304 419 419
Destination 925 925 915 915
Total Price $45,555 $61,585 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $42,431 $57,338 $32,221 $35,009

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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: $12,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,554
Model Year2016201620182018
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$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-1,445-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$58,250$33,208$35,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,695$0$2,700
Total Invoice$42,431$57,338$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-1,344-1,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,431$54,233$30,877$33,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,802$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620182018
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  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $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  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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 headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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$8,325$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335$1,445$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,105-1,344-1,622

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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%

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%

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