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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: $35,319

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $41,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,414

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $39,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelGLGLGLGLForesterForester
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889 $28,051 $30,836
Premium 1 Package 3,680 3,680        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Roof rack crossbars 320 320 320 320 199 199
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Power release, second row seats 400 400 400      
Proximity key 650 650        
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575 575    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         198 198
Driver Assist Technology Package         2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates         36 36
Universal garage door opener         74 74
Cargo net         87 87
Rear bumper protector         92 92
Cargo cover         182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         200 200
AC power outlet         409 409
Class II trailer hitch         622 622
Premium 1 Package 3,422 3,422        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Roof rack crossbars 298 298 298 298 117 117
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Power release, second row seats 372 372 372      
Proximity key 605 605        
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535 535    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         128 128
Driver Assist Technology Package         2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates         23 23
Universal garage door opener         48 48
Cargo net         56 56
Rear bumper protector         59 59
Cargo cover         118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         130 130
AC power outlet         306 306
Class II trailer hitch         466 466
Options (change) 13,245 13,245 4,335 895 4,499 4,499
Options (change) 12,320 12,320 4,033 833 3,538 3,538
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $77,170 $78,720 $93,860 $119,980 $35,319 $38,319
Total Invoice $71,835 $73,277 $87,356 $111,647 $32,414 $35,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,305
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelGLGLGLGLForesterForester
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$77,170$78,720$93,860$119,980$35,319$38,319
Adjustments for Features-7,645-7,645-11,810-14,4850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,525$71,075$82,050$105,495$35,319$38,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$12,525$35,970$0$2,800
Total Invoice$71,835$73,277$87,356$111,647$32,414$35,199
Adjustments for Features-7,116-7,116-10,992-13,4790-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,719$66,161$76,364$98,168$32,414$35,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,442$11,645$33,449$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelGLGLGLGLForesterForester
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray    $40$40
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,145$15,145$19,310$21,985$7,500$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,645$7,645$11,810$14,485$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,116-7,116-10,992-13,4790-184

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelGLForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in103.9 in
Length201.6 in180.9 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested109047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested109047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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