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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $75,617 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,709 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $70,514 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | G-Class | G-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | G550 | G55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $105,750 | $124,450 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $98,348 | $115,739 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 453 | 453 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | 78 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 340 | 340 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | 51 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,338 | 2,338 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,840 | 1,840 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $31,008 | $33,008 | $106,625 | $125,325 |
| Total Invoice | $28,709 | $30,607 | $99,223 | $116,614 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,717 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,954 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | G-Class | G-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | G550 | G55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 382hp V8 | 500hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD w/4L | AWD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 610, 12 | 610, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 265/60-18 | 275/55-19 |
| Total Price | $31,008 | $33,008 | $106,625 | $125,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -4,900 | -4,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,008 | $32,633 | $101,725 | $120,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $18,800 |
| Total Invoice | $28,709 | $30,607 | $99,223 | $116,614 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -348 | -4,560 | -4,466 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,709 | $30,259 | $94,663 | $112,148 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,550 | $0 | $17,485 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | G-Class | G-Class |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | G550 | G55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Skid plates | $150 | $150 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $6,010 | $6,385 | $10,910 | $10,810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $4,900 | $4,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -348 | -4,560 | -4,466 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | G-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 5,511 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 25.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
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