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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,999

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelForesterGLA
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLA250
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $34,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Interior Package   1,700
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Interior Package   1,581
Premium Package   1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 2,329 9,575
Options (change) 1,841 8,905
Destination 775 995
Total Price $32,999 $44,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,799
Model Year20122020
ModelForesterGLA
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLA250
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4208hp I4
TransmissionT4S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,999$44,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,999$39,880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122020
ModelForesterGLA
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLA250
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,510$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122020
ModelForesterGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in173.9 in
Width70.1 in71.0 in
Height65.9 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

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