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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: $30,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,399

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,090
Base Invoice $26,116 $34,494
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353 410
Satellite radio 445  
Class II trailer hitch 295 550
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Leather Package   2,100
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230 381
Satellite radio 334  
Class II trailer hitch 192 512
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 727  
Leather Package   1,953
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated front seats   698
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,163 9,980
Options (change) 1,658 9,283
Destination 625 905
Total Price $30,683 $47,975
Total Invoice $28,399 $44,682

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,850
Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4302hp V6
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$30,683$47,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,683$43,215
Total Invoice$28,399$44,682
Adjustments for Features0-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,399$40,249

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
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
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,470$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20072013
ModelForesterGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in108.5 in
Length176.6 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in74.3 in
Height65.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,079 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45018%
Total Not Requested202582%

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