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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,505

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTribecaTribecaGLAGLA
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $29,109 $44,919
Sunroof 1,500      
Cargo cover 75 75    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 970 970
Navigation system 2,200 2,200    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rearview camera     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Sunroof 1,304      
Cargo cover 49 49    
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 902 902
Navigation system 1,912 1,913    
Becker Map Pilot     528 528
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rearview camera     419 419
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 4,135 2,635 9,070 8,020
Options (change) 3,499 2,196 8,406 7,429
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $37,505 $39,305 $41,295 $57,245
Total Invoice $34,931 $36,674 $38,440 $53,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,331
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTribecaTribecaGLAGLA
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$37,505$39,305$41,295$57,245
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,340-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,505$38,705$38,955$52,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$13,450
Total Invoice$34,931$36,674$38,440$53,273
Adjustments for Features0-560-2,178-4,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,931$36,114$36,262$48,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$0$12,507

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTribecaTribecaGLAGLA
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,275$6,875$8,615$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,340$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-2,178-4,504

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122015
ModelTribecaGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in173.9 in
Width73.9 in71.0 in
Height66.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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