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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,090 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,494 $26,116
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Leather Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear spoiler 410 353
Heated front seats 750  
Class II trailer hitch 550 299
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Leather Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear spoiler 381 230
Heated front seats 698  
Class II trailer hitch 512 195
AWD 1,860  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 9,980 2,439
Options (change) 9,283 1,890
Destination 905 645
Total Price $47,975 $30,979
Total Invoice $44,682 $28,651

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,854
Model Year20132008
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,975$30,979
Adjustments for Features-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,490$30,979
Total Invoice$44,682$28,651
Adjustments for Features-4,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,505$28,651

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,180$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelGLKForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in176.6 in
Width74.3 in68.3 in
Height66.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,079 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45018%
Total Not Requested202582%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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