Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2015 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,619

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $40,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,697

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $37,905

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelGLGLGLGLForester
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450 $36,090
Base Invoice $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089 $33,675
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575 575  
Power release, second row seats 400 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Roof rack crossbars 320 320 320 320 181
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245
Door sill trim plates         53
Cargo net         68
Rear bumper protector         98
Universal garage door opener         120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230
Class II trailer hitch         619
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814    
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535 535  
Power release, second row seats 372 372 372    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Roof rack crossbars 298 298 298 298 117
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158
Door sill trim plates         34
Cargo net         44
Rear bumper protector         63
Universal garage door opener         78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149
Class II trailer hitch         464
Options (change) 14,545 14,545 4,585 895 1,614
Options (change) 13,529 13,529 4,266 833 1,107
Destination 925 925 925 925 915
Total Price $79,070 $80,670 $95,460 $121,270 $38,619
Total Invoice $73,602 $75,090 $88,845 $112,847 $35,697

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz GL dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,688
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelGLGLGLGLForester
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/55-18
Total Price$79,070$80,670$95,460$121,270$38,619
Adjustments for Features-5,605-5,755-9,020-11,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,465$74,915$86,440$109,525$38,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$12,975$36,060$0
Total Invoice$73,602$75,090$88,845$112,847$35,697
Adjustments for Features-5,217-5,357-8,395-10,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,385$69,733$80,450$101,918$35,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,348$12,065$33,533$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelGLGLGLGLForester
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
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$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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 
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo tray    $40
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $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
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $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 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
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
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 
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
Total Value of Features$14,770$14,920$18,185$20,910$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$5,755$9,020$11,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,217-5,357-8,395-10,9290

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
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 Weight5,372 lb.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
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 seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170066%
Total Not Requested89034%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
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 seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170066%
Total Not Requested89034%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.