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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: $36,378

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $26,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,737

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $24,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,200 $34,295
Base Invoice $54,126 $32,028
Leather seating surfaces 2,130  
Cargo tray 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Roof rack crossbars 300 199
Class IV trailer hitch 530  
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo organizer   60
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Class II trailer hitch   634
Leather seating surfaces 1,981  
Cargo tray 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Roof rack crossbars 279 117
Class IV trailer hitch 493  
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo organizer   39
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 3,840 1,208
Options (change) 3,572 834
Destination 875 875
Total Price $62,915 $36,378
Total Invoice $58,573 $33,737

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,630
Model Year20092017
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT7CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$62,915$36,378
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,620$36,378
Total Invoice$58,573$33,737
Adjustments for Features-1,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,367$33,737

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,255$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelGLForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length200.6 in180.9 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height72.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft374.7 ft3

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