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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,893

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $46,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,133

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $43,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSForesterForester
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $30,887 $33,675
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Power release, second row seats 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Cargo net       68 68
Rear bumper protector       98 98
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Class II trailer hitch       619 619
Remote start       455 455
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Power release, second row seats 372 372      
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Cargo net       44 44
Rear bumper protector       63 63
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Class II trailer hitch       464 464
Remote start       341 341
Options (change) 13,095 3,690 575 1,888 1,888
Options (change) 12,181 3,433 535 1,331 1,331
Destination 925 925 925 915 915
Total Price $82,720 $98,465 $125,600 $35,893 $38,893
Total Invoice $76,997 $91,639 $116,873 $33,133 $35,921

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,902
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSForesterForester
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$82,720$98,465$125,600$35,893$38,893
Adjustments for Features-7,480-10,820-12,6200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,240$87,645$112,980$35,893$38,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,405$37,740$0$2,700
Total Invoice$76,997$91,639$116,873$33,133$35,921
Adjustments for Features-6,962-10,070-11,7430-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,035$81,569$105,130$33,133$35,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,534$35,095$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSForesterForester
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$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$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$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  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,695$19,035$20,835$8,215$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$10,820$12,620$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,962-10,070-11,7430-277

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelGLSForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length202.0 in180.9 in
Width76.1 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,401 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

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested86535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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%

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%

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