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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: $33,383

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,886

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $37,090
Base Invoice $28,084 $34,494
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Class II trailer hitch 468 550
Obstacle detection, rear 363 970
Universal garage door opener 93  
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   2,100
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Multimedia Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   410
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Class II trailer hitch 351 512
Obstacle detection, rear 272 902
Universal garage door opener 61  
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,953
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Multimedia Package   2,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   381
Heated front seats   698
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 2,593 15,030
Options (change) 2,007 13,980
Destination 795 905
Total Price $33,383 $53,025
Total Invoice $30,886 $49,379

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,990
Model Year20132013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4302hp V6
TransmissionT4T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$33,383$53,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,383$48,190
Total Invoice$30,886$49,379
Adjustments for Features0-4,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,886$44,876

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,960$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,503

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.5 in
Length169.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in74.3 in
Height65.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,079 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft354.7 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 GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
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 integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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