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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,370

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,536

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,444

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Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,675 $35,247
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Class II trailer hitch 619 575
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   1,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   250
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Class II trailer hitch 464 535
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,721
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   233
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 1,365 19,145
Options (change) 946 17,808
Destination 915 925
Total Price $38,370 $57,970
Total Invoice $35,536 $53,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,796
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-19
Total Price$38,370$57,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$56,200
Total Invoice$35,536$53,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,536$52,332

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,900$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.5 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in74.3 in
Height66.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,079 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97539%
Total Not Requested150061%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

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