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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GL 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.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,551 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $36,604 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,653 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $34,303 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | GL |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | GL450 / GL350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $62,570 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $58,190 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | 320 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 619 | |
| Lighting Package | 985 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,280 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,930 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 550 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 298 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 464 | |
| Lighting Package | 916 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,980 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,795 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 744 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 512 | |
| Options (change) | 1,546 | 11,710 |
| Options (change) | 1,063 | 10,891 |
| Destination | 915 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,551 | $75,155 |
| Total Invoice | $35,653 | $69,956 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,994 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,874 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | GL |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | GL450 / GL350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 335hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 13/18 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 275/55-19 |
| Total Price | $38,551 | $75,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,610 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,551 | $72,545 |
| Total Invoice | $35,653 | $69,956 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,429 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,653 | $67,527 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | GL |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | GL450 / GL350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | |
| 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 map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| 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 | $9,460 | $12,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,429 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | GL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 5,346 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 30% |
| Cargo tray | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 71% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Class IV trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class IV trailer hitch | 300 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| 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 | 2050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 22% |
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