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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: $33,578

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $38,992

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $36,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $29,995
Base Invoice $57,614 $28,084
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Cargo tray 160  
Roof rack crossbars 320 195
Obstacle detection, rear 800 363
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Class II trailer hitch   468
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Cargo tray 149  
Roof rack crossbars 298 117
Obstacle detection, rear 744 272
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 9,745 2,788
Options (change) 9,064 2,124
Destination 875 795
Total Price $72,570 $33,578
Total Invoice $67,553 $31,003

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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: $31,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,662
Model Year20112013
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT7T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$72,570$33,578
Adjustments for Features-7,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,170$33,578
Total Invoice$67,553$31,003
Adjustments for Features-6,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,665$31,003

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelGLForester
TrimGL450 / GL3502.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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$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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,045$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelGLForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.0 in
Length200.6 in169.5 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height72.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,346 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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