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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: $28,297

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $47,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,132

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $44,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $70,500 $111,860
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $65,565 $104,030
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
AMG Performance Studio Package     3,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
AMG Performance Studio Package     3,069  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535
Options (change) 777 918 4,595 575
Options (change) 506 597 4,274 535
Destination 625 625 995 995
Total Price $28,297 $29,438 $76,090 $113,430
Total Invoice $26,132 $27,227 $70,834 $105,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,548
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4385hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$28,297$29,438$76,090$113,430
Adjustments for Features-9000-11,800-15,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,397$29,438$64,290$97,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$33,515
Total Invoice$26,132$27,227$70,834$105,560
Adjustments for Features-8310-10,985-14,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,301$27,227$59,849$91,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$31,170

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

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
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  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
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
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,270$5,370$17,170$20,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$11,800$15,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-8310-10,985-14,541

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

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterGLE Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.8 in
Length176.6 in192.6 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 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%
AMG Performance Studio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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