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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,961 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $35,269 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,294 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $33,151 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $28,084 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | |
| Premium II Package | 8,600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 510 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | |
| Premium II Package | 7,998 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 474 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | |
| Options (change) | 12,455 | 3,241 |
| Options (change) | 11,583 | 2,485 |
| Destination | 875 | 725 |
| Total Price | $69,230 | $33,961 |
| Total Invoice | $64,445 | $31,294 |
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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: $27,409 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,834 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/18 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $69,230 | $33,961 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,860 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,370 | $33,961 |
| Total Invoice | $64,445 | $31,294 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,317 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $57,128 | $31,294 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,580 | $5,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,860 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,317 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,280 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2940 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 2750 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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