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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: $28,479

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $46,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,362

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $43,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,500 $111,860 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $65,565 $104,030 $24,930 $26,116
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Class III trailer hitch 575 575    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Class II trailer hitch     299 299
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Class III trailer hitch 535 535    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 3,225 575 1,139 1,367
Options (change) 3,000 535 787 934
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $74,720 $113,430 $28,479 $29,907
Total Invoice $69,560 $105,560 $26,362 $27,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,898
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine385hp V6577hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T7A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21285/40-22215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$74,720$113,430$28,479$29,907
Adjustments for Features-11,700-16,050-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,020$97,380$27,839$29,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,360$0$2,068
Total Invoice$69,560$105,560$26,362$27,695
Adjustments for Features-10,892-14,936-5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,668$90,624$25,770$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,956$0$1,925

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

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
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 via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
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  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Carbon fiber engine cover $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
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  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
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  
USB port$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, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$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  
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$17,420$21,770$6,360$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,700$16,050$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,892-14,936-5920

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLE CoupeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in99.4 in
Length192.6 in176.6 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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