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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: $38,033

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,026

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,090 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,494 $30,836
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Leather Package 2,100  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear spoiler 410  
Class II trailer hitch 550 622
Heated front seats 750  
Proximity key 650  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
AC power outlet   409
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Leather Package 1,953  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear spoiler 381  
Class II trailer hitch 512 466
Heated front seats 698  
Proximity key 605  
AWD 1,860  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
AC power outlet   306
Options (change) 17,660 4,213
Options (change) 16,427 3,365
Destination 905 825
Total Price $55,655 $38,033
Total Invoice $51,826 $35,026

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,718
Model Year20132014
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT7CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$55,655$38,033
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,345$38,033
Total Invoice$51,826$35,026
Adjustments for Features-3,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,744$35,026

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,595$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0820

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelGLKForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width74.3 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,079 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.7 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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