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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: $38,628

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,581

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,090 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,494 $32,028
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Leather Package 2,100  
AWD 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Proximity key 650  
Class II trailer hitch 550 634
Heated front seats 750  
Rear spoiler 410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
AC power outlet   415
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Leather Package 1,953  
AWD 1,860  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Proximity key 605  
Class II trailer hitch 512 475
Heated front seats 698  
Rear spoiler 381  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
AC power outlet   311
Options (change) 18,630 3,458
Options (change) 17,329 2,678
Destination 905 875
Total Price $56,625 $38,628
Total Invoice $52,728 $35,581

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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: $16,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,499
Model Year20132017
ModelGLKForester
TrimGLK3502.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT7CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$56,625$38,628
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,855$38,628
Total Invoice$52,728$35,581
Adjustments for Features-1,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,080$35,581

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$9,895$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6480

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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 Year20132017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
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%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

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