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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: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $25,001 $26,005
Convenience Package 400 400    
Interior Package 1,700      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Convenience Package 372 372    
Interior Package 1,581      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 6,100 6,100 482 623
Options (change) 5,673 5,673 314 405
Destination 995 995 625 625
Total Price $40,495 $57,695 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $37,730 $53,726 $25,940 $27,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionS7S7A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$40,495$57,695$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features-6,280-9,555-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,215$48,140$27,102$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$0$2,041
Total Invoice$37,730$53,726$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features-5,851-8,898-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,879$44,828$25,106$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,949$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
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, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
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$11,225$14,500$5,845$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$9,555$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,851-8,898-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelGLAForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length173.9 in176.6 in
Width71.0 in68.3 in
Height60.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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