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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,839

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $30,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,865

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $28,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $27,895
Base Invoice $51,057 $26,116
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Class IV trailer hitch 500  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Class II trailer hitch   299
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Class IV trailer hitch 465  
4-speed automatic   909
Class II trailer hitch   195
Options (change) 4,350 1,299
Options (change) 4,045 1,104
Destination 775 645
Total Price $60,025 $29,839
Total Invoice $55,877 $27,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,361
Model Year20072008
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,025$29,839
Adjustments for Features-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,955$29,839
Total Invoice$55,877$27,865
Adjustments for Features-5,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,226$27,865

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,715$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelGLForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in99.4 in
Length200.3 in176.6 in
Width75.6 in68.3 in
Height72.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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