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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: $38,033

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,026

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $37,900
Base Invoice $30,836 $35,247
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Cargo cover 182  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Class II trailer hitch 622 575
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
AC power outlet 409  
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
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Cargo cover 118  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Class II trailer hitch 466 535
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
AC power outlet 306  
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
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 4,213 17,925
Options (change) 3,365 16,673
Destination 825 925
Total Price $38,033 $56,750
Total Invoice $35,026 $52,845

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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: $15,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,923
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-19
Total Price$38,033$56,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,033$53,640
Total Invoice$35,026$52,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,026$49,949

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20142015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 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$6,160$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,896

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20142015
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 Weight3,624 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 Room0.0 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 Room0.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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 outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%
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
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 system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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