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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: $36,508

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,731

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $35,500
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,015
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   985
Premium 1 Package   3,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   410
iPod integration   375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated front seats   750
Proximity key   1,140
AWD   2,000
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   916
Premium 1 Package   2,976
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   381
iPod integration   349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated front seats   698
Proximity key   1,060
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 1,863 12,570
Options (change) 1,312 11,690
Destination 850 875
Total Price $36,508 $48,945
Total Invoice $33,731 $45,580

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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: $11,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,862
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterGLK
Trim2.0XT TouringGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-19
Total Price$36,508$48,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,508$47,885
Total Invoice$33,731$45,580
Adjustments for Features0-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,731$44,593

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20162011
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,970$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-987

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.5 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,034 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 in41.8 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

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