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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: $36,578

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,456

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,404

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEForesterForester
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $29,243 $32,028
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250        
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Interior Sport Package     1,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates           38 38
Universal garage door opener           76 76
Rear bumper protector           95 95
Cargo cover           182 182
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia           207 207
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           224 224
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia           298 298
AC power outlet           415 415
Class II trailer hitch           634 634
Remote start           445 445
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233        
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Interior Sport Package     930        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package           1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates           24 24
Universal garage door opener           49 49
Rear bumper protector           61 61
Cargo cover           118 118
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia           134 134
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           145 145
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia           193 193
AC power outlet           311 311
Class II trailer hitch           475 475
Remote start           333 333
Options (change) 13,245 9,175 9,805 4,465 4,465 4,408 4,408
Options (change) 12,319 8,534 9,120 4,153 4,153 3,338 3,338
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $66,440 $77,920 $73,415 $108,010 $115,160 $36,578 $39,578
Total Invoice $61,860 $72,537 $68,061 $100,520 $107,169 $33,456 $36,241

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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: $27,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,895
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEForesterForester
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$66,440$77,920$73,415$108,010$115,160$36,578$39,578
Adjustments for Features-2,695-6,370-6,095-7,570-8,2200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$71,550$67,320$100,440$106,940$36,578$39,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$3,575$36,695$43,195$0$2,700
Total Invoice$61,860$72,537$68,061$100,520$107,169$33,456$36,241
Adjustments for Features-2,509-5,930-5,651-7,045-7,6500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,351$66,607$62,410$93,475$99,519$33,456$35,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,256$3,059$34,124$40,168$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEForesterForester
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire$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  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Class II trailer hitch     $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$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  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,795$14,470$14,195$15,670$16,320$8,100$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$6,370$6,095$7,570$8,220$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,509-5,930-5,651-7,045-7,6500-275

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,651 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 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 GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested367551%
Total Not Requested351549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested200044%
Total Not Requested250056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested200044%
Total Not Requested250056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested55037%
Total Not Requested95063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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