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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: $35,153 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $34,097 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,611 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $31,854 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | Forester |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $62,570 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $58,190 | $30,927 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,930 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| Lighting Package | 985 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 320 | 199 |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 550 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| Cargo organizer | 60 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 634 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,795 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| Lighting Package | 916 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 298 | 117 |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 512 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| Cargo organizer | 39 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 475 | |
| Options (change) | 5,805 | 1,208 |
| Options (change) | 5,400 | 834 |
| Destination | 875 | 850 |
| Total Price | $69,250 | $35,153 |
| Total Invoice | $64,465 | $32,611 |
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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: $29,762 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,819 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| 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 | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $69,250 | $35,153 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,335 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,915 | $35,153 |
| Total Invoice | $64,465 | $32,611 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,035 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,430 | $32,611 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| 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 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,780 | $6,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,335 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,035 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| 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 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 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
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
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