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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: $37,703

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,727

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $37,090
Base Invoice $30,927 $34,494
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Class II trailer hitch 634 550
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
AC power outlet 415  
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   2,100
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Multimedia Package   2,790
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo cover 118  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Class II trailer hitch 475 512
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
AC power outlet 311  
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,953
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Multimedia Package   2,595
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 3,758 17,660
Options (change) 2,950 16,427
Destination 850 905
Total Price $37,703 $55,655
Total Invoice $34,727 $51,826

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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: $14,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,017
Model Year20152013
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$37,703$55,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,703$52,345
Total Invoice$34,727$51,826
Adjustments for Features0-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,727$48,744

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20152013
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
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$6,285$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20152013
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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