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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: $30,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $70,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $66,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedG550G55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $100,250 $119,450
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $93,232 $111,088
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
iPod integration 223 223    
Skid plates 584 584    
Rear bumper protector 78 78    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
iPod integration 145 145    
Skid plates 380 380    
Rear bumper protector 51 51    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Options (change) 3,548 3,548 0 0
Options (change) 2,682 2,682 0 0
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $30,238 $32,738 $101,125 $120,325
Total Invoice $27,732 $30,084 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,838
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedG550G55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4382hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/60-18275/55-19
Total Price$30,238$32,738$101,125$120,325
Adjustments for Features0-435-7,025-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,238$32,303$94,100$113,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$19,300
Total Invoice$27,732$30,084$94,107$111,963
Adjustments for Features0-400-6,537-6,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,732$29,684$87,570$105,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,952$0$17,949

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

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedG550G55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Chrome brush guard  $750$750
External spare tire shell  $100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,560$5,995$12,585$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$7,025$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-6,537-6,444

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

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in184.5 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height65.9 in76.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft379.5 ft3

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