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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,717

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $73,408

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,753

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $68,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedG550G55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $100,250 $119,450
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $93,232 $111,088
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 197 380 0 0
Options (change) 127 246 0 0
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $27,717 $28,900 $101,125 $120,325
Total Invoice $25,753 $26,876 $94,107 $111,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,173
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedG550G55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4382hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/60-18275/55-19
Total Price$27,717$28,900$101,125$120,325
Adjustments for Features-8750-9,665-9,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,842$28,900$91,460$110,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$19,200
Total Invoice$25,753$26,876$94,107$111,963
Adjustments for Features-8130-8,994-8,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,940$26,876$85,113$102,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,936$0$17,857

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedG550G55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Chrome brush guard  $750$750
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Hood scoop $100  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Skid plates  $150$150
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,845$14,510$14,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$9,665$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-8,994-8,993

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in184.5 in
Width68.3 in71.8 in
Height65.0 in76.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft379.5 ft3

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