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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester 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.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,542 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||||
| Difference: $28,078 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,395 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||||
| Difference: $26,328 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $52,500 | $51,100 | $64,600 | $65,850 | $99,950 | $107,100 | $26,695 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $48,825 | $47,523 | $60,078 | $61,241 | $92,954 | $99,603 | $24,930 | $26,116 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||||||
| Class II trailer hitch | 295 | 295 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||||||
| Class II trailer hitch | 192 | 192 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 4,595 | 4,595 | 2,975 | 2,975 | 2,255 | 2,255 | 1,222 | 1,363 |
| Options (change) | 4,275 | 4,275 | 2,768 | 2,768 | 2,098 | 2,098 | 840 | 931 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 625 | 625 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,020 | $56,620 | $68,500 | $65,665 | $103,130 | $110,280 | $28,542 | $29,883 |
| Total Invoice | $54,025 | $52,723 | $63,771 | $60,849 | $95,977 | $102,626 | $26,395 | $27,672 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,343 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,843 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 120, 4 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 295/35-21 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $58,020 | $56,620 | $68,500 | $65,665 | $103,130 | $110,280 | $28,542 | $29,883 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,035 | -4,535 | -9,400 | -9,500 | -14,750 | -14,750 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,985 | $52,085 | $59,100 | $56,165 | $88,380 | $95,530 | $27,642 | $29,883 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $100 | $7,115 | $4,180 | $36,395 | $43,545 | $0 | $2,241 |
| Total Invoice | $54,025 | $52,723 | $63,771 | $60,849 | $95,977 | $102,626 | $26,395 | $27,672 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,619 | -4,223 | -8,751 | -8,803 | -13,727 | -13,726 | -832 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,406 | $48,500 | $55,020 | $52,046 | $82,250 | $88,900 | $25,563 | $27,672 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $94 | $6,614 | $3,640 | $33,844 | $40,494 | $0 | $2,109 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLE300d | GLE350 | GLE400 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,455 | $9,955 | $14,820 | $14,920 | $20,170 | $20,170 | $6,320 | $5,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,035 | $4,535 | $9,400 | $9,500 | $14,750 | $14,750 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,619 | -4,223 | -8,751 | -8,803 | -13,727 | -13,726 | -832 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2007 |
| Model | GLE | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,653 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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