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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: $31,296

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $43,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,712

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $40,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $70,500 $111,860
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $65,565 $104,030
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
iPod integration 223 223    
Remote start 432 432    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
iPod integration 145 145    
Remote start 324 324    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535
Options (change) 4,606 4,239 2,915 575
Options (change) 3,687 3,415 2,712 535
Destination 695 695 995 995
Total Price $31,296 $33,129 $74,410 $113,430
Total Invoice $28,712 $30,519 $69,272 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,428
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4385hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17275/45-21285/40-22
Total Price$31,296$33,129$74,410$113,430
Adjustments for Features0-235-8,735-13,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,296$32,894$65,675$100,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$34,470
Total Invoice$28,712$30,519$69,272$105,560
Adjustments for Features0-216-8,132-12,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,712$30,303$61,140$93,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,591$0$32,057

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
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
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$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  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,810$6,045$14,545$19,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$8,735$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-8,132-12,363

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

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterGLE Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.8 in
Length179.5 in192.6 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%

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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