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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: $32,848

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $37,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,098

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $35,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 S2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,100 $109,300 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $60,543 $101,649 $26,186 $28,084
Premium Package 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Class III trailer hitch 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Cargo cover     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453
Class II trailer hitch     468 468
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Remote start     432 432
Premium Package 3,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Class III trailer hitch 535 535    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Cargo cover     108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340
Class II trailer hitch     351 351
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 4,795 575 4,128 3,760
Options (change) 4,460 535 3,187 2,911
Destination 925 925 725 725
Total Price $70,820 $110,800 $32,848 $34,480
Total Invoice $65,928 $103,109 $30,098 $31,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,722
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 S2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6577hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T7T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21285/40-22225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$70,820$110,800$32,848$34,480
Adjustments for Features-7,635-11,9850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,185$98,815$32,848$34,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,630$0$1,457
Total Invoice$65,928$103,109$30,098$31,720
Adjustments for Features-7,108-11,1530-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,820$91,956$30,098$31,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,136$0$1,461

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

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLE450 AMGAMG GLE63 S2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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 
Hood scoop   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$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  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals$75$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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,595$18,945$6,960$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,635$11,985$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,108-11,1530-161

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

Model Year20162011
ModelGLE CoupeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.0 in
Length192.6 in179.5 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe GLE450 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90025%
Total Not Requested265075%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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