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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: $31,528

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $83,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,221

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $77,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringG550G63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $114,200 $135,700
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $106,206 $126,201
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Rear bumper protector 78 78    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888    
Rear bumper protector 51 51    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Options (change) 2,338 2,338 0 0
Options (change) 1,840 1,840 0 0
Destination 795 795 925 925
Total Price $31,528 $33,128 $115,125 $136,625
Total Invoice $29,221 $30,719 $107,131 $127,126

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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: $75,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,698
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringG550G63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4388hp V8536hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/60-18275/50-20
Total Price$31,528$33,128$115,125$136,625
Adjustments for Features0-375-7,750-9,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,528$32,753$107,375$126,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$19,600
Total Invoice$29,221$30,719$107,131$127,126
Adjustments for Features0-348-7,212-8,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,221$30,371$99,919$118,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$18,228

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

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringG550G63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $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  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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 $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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,985$6,360$13,735$15,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$7,750$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-7,212-8,979

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

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length169.5 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in71.8 in
Height65.9 in76.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.5,579 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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