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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA 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 GLA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $12,493 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $11,790 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $33,400 | $50,600 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $31,062 | $47,058 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Convenience Package | 400 | 400 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,700 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,700 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Convenience Package | 372 | 372 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,581 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,674 | 1,674 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,581 | |||
| Options (change) | 482 | 623 | 6,100 | 6,100 |
| Options (change) | 314 | 405 | 5,673 | 5,673 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $40,495 | $57,695 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $37,730 | $53,726 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,113 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 235/50-18 | 235/45-19 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $40,495 | $57,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -6,280 | -9,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,102 | $29,143 | $34,215 | $48,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $13,925 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $37,730 | $53,726 |
| Adjustments for Features | -834 | 0 | -5,851 | -8,898 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,106 | $27,035 | $31,879 | $44,828 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $0 | $12,949 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Color seat belts | $0 | |||
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,845 | $4,945 | $11,225 | $14,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $6,280 | $9,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -834 | 0 | -5,851 | -8,898 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | GLA |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 173.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 60.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 79% |
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | No |
| Color seat belts | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
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