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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: $31,664

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $29,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $27,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $29,995
Base Invoice $51,057 $28,084
Lighting Package 900  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Class IV trailer hitch 500  
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Class II trailer hitch   468
Lighting Package 837  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Class IV trailer hitch 465  
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 5,250 874
Options (change) 4,882 615
Destination 775 795
Total Price $60,925 $31,664
Total Invoice $56,714 $29,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,654
Model Year20072013
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT7T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$60,925$31,664
Adjustments for Features-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,020$31,664
Total Invoice$56,714$29,494
Adjustments for Features-4,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,148$29,494

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
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$10,465$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelGLForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.0 in
Length200.3 in169.5 in
Width75.6 in70.1 in
Height72.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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