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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: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLAGLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $31,062 $47,058
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Remote start 455 455    
Convenience Package     400 400
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,700
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Remote start 341 341    
Convenience Package     372 372
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,581  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,581
Options (change) 1,103 1,103 10,750 9,900
Options (change) 760 760 9,998 9,207
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $35,108 $38,108 $45,145 $61,495
Total Invoice $32,562 $35,350 $42,055 $57,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,059
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLAGLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,108$38,108$45,145$61,495
Adjustments for Features-610-9100-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,498$37,198$45,145$58,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$13,750
Total Invoice$32,562$35,350$42,055$57,260
Adjustments for Features-566-8440-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,996$34,506$42,055$54,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$12,784

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLAGLA
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,475$8,775$7,865$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$910$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-566-8440-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 lb.3,297 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
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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