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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,438 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $46,062 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,533 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $43,329 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $68,700 | $93,850 | $124,100 |
| Base Invoice | $28,785 | $31,569 | $63,891 | $87,281 | $115,413 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| AC power outlet | 415 | 415 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | 95 | |||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |||
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 634 | 634 | |||
| Remote start | 445 | 445 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 1,375 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | 400 | 400 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | 1,195 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| AC power outlet | 311 | 311 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | 61 | |||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |||
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | 475 | 475 | |||
| Remote start | 333 | 333 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 1,279 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | 372 | 372 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | |||
| Class IV trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,793 | 3,793 | 11,875 | 3,440 | 575 |
| Options (change) | 2,898 | 2,898 | 11,046 | 3,200 | 535 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,438 | $38,438 | $81,500 | $98,215 | $125,600 |
| Total Invoice | $32,533 | $35,317 | $75,862 | $91,406 | $116,873 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,602 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,454 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $35,438 | $38,438 | $81,500 | $98,215 | $125,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -8,460 | -12,700 | -14,600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,438 | $38,238 | $73,040 | $85,515 | $111,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $12,475 | $37,960 |
| Total Invoice | $32,533 | $35,317 | $75,862 | $91,406 | $116,873 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -184 | -7,875 | -11,820 | -13,586 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,533 | $35,133 | $67,987 | $79,586 | $103,287 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,600 | $0 | $11,599 | $35,300 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $8,235 | $8,435 | $16,695 | $20,935 | $22,835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $8,460 | $12,700 | $14,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -184 | -7,875 | -11,820 | -13,586 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| 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% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 72% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 76% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
| 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% |
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