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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: $30,828

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,361

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $24,330 $26,409
Convenience Package 400 400    
Interior Package 1,700      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
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
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Remote start     432 432
Convenience Package 372 372    
Interior Package 1,581      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
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
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 6,725 6,725 4,138 3,771
Options (change) 6,254 6,254 3,336 3,064
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $41,120 $58,320 $30,828 $32,661
Total Invoice $38,311 $54,307 $28,361 $30,168

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,512
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X L.L. Bean / 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)?, 8?, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,120$58,320$30,828$32,661
Adjustments for Features-3,690-7,0400-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,430$51,280$30,828$32,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,850$0$1,598
Total Invoice$38,311$54,307$28,361$30,168
Adjustments for Features-3,438-6,5560-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,873$47,751$28,361$29,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,878$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X L.L. Bean / 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 
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  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
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  
Blind spot warning system$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  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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  
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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$9,050$12,400$5,360$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$7,040$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,438-6,5560-217

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
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

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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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

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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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%
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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