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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: $33,105

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,705

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,500
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,015
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Class II trailer hitch 468 550
Obstacle detection, rear 363 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Multimedia Package   3,000
Lighting Package   985
AWD   2,000
Heated front seats   750
Satellite radio   455
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Class II trailer hitch 351 512
Obstacle detection, rear 272 744
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Multimedia Package   2,790
Lighting Package   916
AWD   1,860
Heated front seats   698
Satellite radio   423
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 2,315 11,450
Options (change) 1,826 10,648
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,105 $47,825
Total Invoice $30,705 $44,538

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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: $12,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,915
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.5 XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionT4T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$33,105$47,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,105$45,765
Total Invoice$30,705$44,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,705$42,620

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132011
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$4,785$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.5 in
Length169.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,034 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 in41.8 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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