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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,964

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,890

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620142014
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEForesterForester
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $28,051 $30,836
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830            
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620            
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 575    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
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
Rear bumper protector             92 92
Cargo cover             182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             200 200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia             202 202
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia             293 293
AC power outlet             409 409
Class II trailer hitch             622 622
Remote start             436 436
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562            
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507            
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 535    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
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
Rear bumper protector             59 59
Cargo cover             118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             130 130
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia             131 131
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia             190 190
AC power outlet             306 306
Class II trailer hitch             466 466
Remote start             328 328
Options (change) 11,175 11,175 5,725 5,725 3,615 3,615 5,144 5,144
Options (change) 10,395 10,395 5,326 5,326 3,363 3,363 4,014 4,014
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,600 $63,200 $71,250 $68,415 $104,490 $111,640 $35,964 $38,964
Total Invoice $60,145 $58,843 $66,329 $63,407 $97,242 $103,891 $32,890 $35,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,079
Model Year20162016201620162016201620142014
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEForesterForester
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$64,600$63,200$71,250$68,415$104,490$111,640$35,964$38,964
Adjustments for Features-4,485-2,985-5,410-5,360-9,585-10,2350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,115$60,215$65,840$63,055$94,905$101,405$35,964$38,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,790$41,290$0$2,800
Total Invoice$60,145$58,843$66,329$63,407$97,242$103,891$32,890$35,675
Adjustments for Features-4,176-2,779-5,036-4,968-8,920-9,5250-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,969$56,064$61,293$58,439$88,322$94,366$32,890$35,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$5,324$2,470$32,353$38,397$0$2,602

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620162016201620142014
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEForesterForester
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT      $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT       $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0      
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75  
Lead vehicle start alert      $25$25
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start      $150$150
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras    $500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning      $25$25
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector      $200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo tray      $40$40
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 rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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
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 (gray/black)      $250$250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large      $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input      $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
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$150$150    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats      $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,295$10,795$13,220$13,170$17,395$18,045$7,810$8,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$2,985$5,410$5,360$9,585$10,235$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,176-2,779-5,036-4,968-8,920-9,5250-183

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelGLEForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length189.1 in180.9 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height70.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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