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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: $35,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $39,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,510

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelGLE CoupeGLE CoupeForesterForester
TrimAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,500 $111,860 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $65,565 $104,030 $28,051 $30,836
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Class III trailer hitch 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates     36 36
Universal garage door opener     74 74
Cargo cover     182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200 200
AC power outlet     409 409
Class II trailer hitch     622 622
Remote start     436 436
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Class III trailer hitch 535 535    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates     23 23
Universal garage door opener     48 48
Cargo cover     118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130 130
AC power outlet     306 306
Class II trailer hitch     466 466
Remote start     328 328
Options (change) 3,225 575 4,557 4,557
Options (change) 3,000 535 3,634 3,634
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $74,720 $113,430 $35,377 $38,377
Total Invoice $69,560 $105,560 $32,510 $35,295

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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: $34,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,572
Model Year2018201820142014
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)275/45-21285/40-22225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$74,720$113,430$35,377$38,377
Adjustments for Features-4,810-9,1600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,910$104,270$35,377$38,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,360$0$2,800
Total Invoice$69,560$105,560$32,510$35,295
Adjustments for Features-4,478-8,5240-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,082$97,036$32,510$35,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,954$0$2,601

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

Model Year2018201820142014
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
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
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$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  
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, 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 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$12,695$17,045$7,885$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$9,160$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,478-8,5240-184

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

Model Year20182014
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.3,297 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 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 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
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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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