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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: $35,053

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $39,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $37,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterGLE CoupeGLE Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAMG GLE43AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $70,500 $111,860
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $65,565 $104,030
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo cover 182 182    
AC power outlet 415 415    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Class II trailer hitch 634 634    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Remote start 445 445    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Class III trailer hitch     575 575
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo cover 118 118    
AC power outlet 311 311    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Class II trailer hitch 475 475    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Remote start 333 333    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Class III trailer hitch     535 535
Options (change) 4,108 4,108 3,225 575
Options (change) 3,222 3,222 3,000 535
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $35,053 $38,053 $74,720 $113,430
Total Invoice $32,216 $34,999 $69,560 $105,560

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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: $34,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,866
Model Year2015201520182018
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$35,053$38,053$74,720$113,430
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,810-9,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,053$37,853$69,910$104,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$34,360
Total Invoice$32,216$34,999$69,560$105,560
Adjustments for Features0-184-4,478-8,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$34,815$65,082$97,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$31,954

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

Model Year2015201520182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
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/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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
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  
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
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  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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, driver seat  $200$200
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$7,885$8,085$12,695$17,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,810$9,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-4,478-8,524

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,297 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 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE43

Interior ambient lighting, configurable
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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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