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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: $33,913

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,263

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,090 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,494 $28,084
Leather Package 2,100  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear spoiler 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 363
Class II trailer hitch 550 468
Heated front seats 750  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Navigation system   1,600
Leather Package 1,953  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear spoiler 381  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 272
Class II trailer hitch 512 351
Heated front seats 698  
AWD 1,860  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 15,030 3,193
Options (change) 13,980 2,454
Destination 905 725
Total Price $53,025 $33,913
Total Invoice $49,379 $31,263

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,450
Model Year20132011
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT7T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$53,025$33,913
Adjustments for Features-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,015$33,913
Total Invoice$49,379$31,263
Adjustments for Features-4,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,713$31,263

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$9,895$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelGLKForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.0 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width74.3 in70.1 in
Height66.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,079 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

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