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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: $37,929

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelForesterGLA
Trim2.0XT TouringGLA250
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $34,250
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Remote start 445  
Convenience Package   400
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Premium Package   1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Remote start 333  
Convenience Package   372
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Premium Package   1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 2,759 12,750
Options (change) 2,164 11,858
Destination 875 995
Total Price $37,929 $47,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,426
Model Year20172020
ModelForesterGLA
Trim2.0XT TouringGLA250
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4208hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,929$47,995
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,929$47,205

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterGLA
Trim2.0XT TouringGLA250
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in71.0 in
Height66.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
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 Requested197571%
Total Not Requested80029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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