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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: $37,292 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $36,443 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,371 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $34,265 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $61,950 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $57,614 | $32,028 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,280 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,930 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| Lighting Package | 985 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 320 | 199 |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 550 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| Cargo organizer | 60 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | |
| AC power outlet | 415 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 634 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,980 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,795 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| Lighting Package | 916 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 298 | 117 |
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 512 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| Cargo organizer | 39 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | |
| AC power outlet | 311 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 475 | |
| Options (change) | 10,910 | 2,122 |
| Options (change) | 10,147 | 1,468 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $73,735 | $37,292 |
| Total Invoice | $68,636 | $34,371 |
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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: $31,533 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,695 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/18 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $73,735 | $37,292 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,910 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,825 | $37,292 |
| Total Invoice | $68,636 | $34,371 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,570 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,066 | $34,371 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| 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-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,270 | $7,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,910 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,570 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,346 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 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 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 46% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
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