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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,727

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $41,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,026

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $38,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $70,500 $111,860
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $65,565 $104,030
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Class II trailer hitch 619 619    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Remote start 455 455    
Premium 3 Package     2,250 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Heated steering wheel     250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Class II trailer hitch 464 464    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Remote start 341 341    
Premium 3 Package     2,093 1,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Heated steering wheel     233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535
Options (change) 1,722 1,722 5,415 2,425
Options (change) 1,224 1,224 5,038 2,256
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $35,727 $38,727 $76,910 $115,280
Total Invoice $33,026 $35,814 $71,598 $107,281

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,131
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4385hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$35,727$38,727$76,910$115,280
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,845-8,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,727$38,427$71,065$106,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$35,220
Total Invoice$33,026$35,814$71,598$107,281
Adjustments for Features0-277-5,441-8,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,026$35,537$66,157$98,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0$32,753

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power door closers  $300$300
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$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$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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, 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$8,025$8,325$13,870$17,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,845$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-5,441-8,371

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

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterGLE Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length180.9 in192.6 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft360.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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 Requested80024%
Total Not Requested257576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Power door closers300No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
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 Requested55028%
Total Not Requested142572%

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