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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,727

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $41,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,026

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $38,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,500 $111,860 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $65,565 $104,030 $30,887 $33,675
Premium 3 Package 2,250 1,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Class III trailer hitch 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Class II trailer hitch     619 619
Remote start     455 455
Premium 3 Package 2,093 1,488    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Class III trailer hitch 535 535    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
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) 5,415 2,425 1,722 1,722
Options (change) 5,038 2,256 1,224 1,224
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $76,910 $115,280 $35,727 $38,727
Total Invoice $71,598 $107,281 $33,026 $35,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,131
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine385hp V6577hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT9T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21285/40-22225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$76,910$115,280$35,727$38,727
Adjustments for Features-5,845-8,9950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,065$106,285$35,727$38,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,220$0$2,700
Total Invoice$71,598$107,281$33,026$35,814
Adjustments for Features-5,441-8,3710-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,157$98,910$33,026$35,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,753$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$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  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover $0  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,870$17,020$8,025$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,845$8,995$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,441-8,3710-277

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelGLE CoupeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length192.6 in180.9 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested80024%
Total Not Requested257576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested142572%

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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