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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: $35,825

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,089

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620182018
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 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $30,887 $33,675
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830            
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620            
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250        
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             245 245
Door sill trim plates             53 53
Rear bumper protector             98 98
Universal garage door opener             120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             230 230
Class II trailer hitch             619 619
Remote start             455 455
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562            
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507            
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233        
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             158 158
Door sill trim plates             34 34
Rear bumper protector             63 63
Universal garage door opener             78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             149 149
Class II trailer hitch             464 464
Remote start             341 341
Options (change) 11,425 11,425 5,975 5,975 3,615 3,615 1,820 1,820
Options (change) 10,628 10,628 5,559 5,559 3,363 3,363 1,287 1,287
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 915 915
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,850 $63,450 $71,500 $68,665 $104,490 $111,640 $35,825 $38,825
Total Invoice $60,378 $59,076 $66,562 $63,640 $97,242 $103,891 $33,089 $35,877

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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: $26,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,106
Model Year20162016201620162016201620182018
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)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$64,850$63,450$71,500$68,665$104,490$111,640$35,825$38,825
Adjustments for Features-2,345-845-3,270-3,220-7,345-7,9950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,505$62,605$68,230$65,445$97,145$103,645$35,825$38,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,640$41,140$0$2,700
Total Invoice$60,378$59,076$66,562$63,640$97,242$103,891$33,089$35,877
Adjustments for Features-2,183-787-3,044-2,984-6,836-7,4400-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,195$58,289$63,518$60,656$90,406$96,451$33,089$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$5,323$2,461$32,211$38,256$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620162016201620182018
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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert      $25$25
PIN Code Access      $10$10
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  
Backup collision intervention      $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning      $25$25
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$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    
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
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     
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 
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  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
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 passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
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, 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$10,695$9,195$11,620$11,570$15,695$16,345$8,350$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$845$3,270$3,220$7,345$7,995$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,183-787-3,044-2,984-6,836-7,4400-277

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177581%
Total Not Requested41519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

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%

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%

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