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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: $31,367

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,986

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $26,094 $27,992
Convenience Package 400 400    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Interior Package 1,700      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     368  
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453
Remote start     432 432
Convenience Package 372 372    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Interior Package 1,581      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     276  
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 7,575 6,725 2,697 2,329
Options (change) 7,045 6,254 2,117 1,841
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $41,970 $58,320 $31,367 $32,999
Total Invoice $39,102 $54,307 $28,986 $30,608

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,934
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,970$58,320$31,367$32,999
Adjustments for Features-3,415-6,0150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,555$52,305$31,367$32,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0$1,457
Total Invoice$39,102$54,307$28,986$30,608
Adjustments for Features-3,182-5,6010-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,920$48,706$28,986$30,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,786$0$1,460

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGLAGLAForesterForester
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
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  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
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$8,875$11,475$5,460$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$6,015$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,182-5,6010-162

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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