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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: $33,854

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $82,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,356

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $76,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringG550G63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $115,400 $137,150
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $107,322 $127,550
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Rear bumper protector 95 95    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Rear bumper protector 61 61    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Options (change) 2,209 2,209 0 0
Options (change) 1,721 1,721 0 0
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $33,854 $36,854 $116,325 $138,075
Total Invoice $31,356 $34,140 $108,247 $128,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,666
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringG550G63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4388hp V8536hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/60-18275/50-20
Total Price$33,854$36,854$116,325$138,075
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,540-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,854$36,654$111,785$131,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$19,850
Total Invoice$31,356$34,140$108,247$128,475
Adjustments for Features0-185-4,225-5,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,356$33,955$104,022$122,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$18,461

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

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelForesterForesterG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringG550G63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Chrome brush guard  $750$750
External spare tire shell  $100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$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
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
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
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
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
Steering-linked fog lights$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$100$100 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,870$9,070$13,410$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,540$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-4,225-5,992

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

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in71.8 in
Height66.4 in76.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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