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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: $29,730

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $33,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,732

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $30,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,200 $27,895
Base Invoice $54,126 $26,116
Cargo tray 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 2,130  
Roof rack crossbars 300  
Class IV trailer hitch 530  
Cargo organizer   115
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
Cargo tray 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,981  
Roof rack crossbars 279  
Class IV trailer hitch 493  
Cargo organizer   72
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 3,840 1,210
Options (change) 3,572 991
Destination 875 625
Total Price $62,915 $29,730
Total Invoice $58,573 $27,732

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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: $26,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,464
Model Year20092007
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$62,915$29,730
Adjustments for Features-6,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,065$29,730
Total Invoice$58,573$27,732
Adjustments for Features-6,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,196$27,732

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
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 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 
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$12,070$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelGLForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in99.4 in
Length200.6 in176.6 in
Width76.0 in68.3 in
Height72.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,280 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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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