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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $25,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,318

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183            
Navigation system 1,800 1,800            
Rear bumper protector 78 78            
Cargo cover 166 166            
Rear spoiler 367              
Universal garage door opener 82 82            
Satellite radio 453 453            
Class II trailer hitch 468 468            
iPod integration 223 223            
Remote start 432 432            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575 575 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119            
Navigation system 1,501 1,501            
Rear bumper protector 51 51            
Cargo cover 108 108            
Rear spoiler 275              
Universal garage door opener 54 54            
Satellite radio 340 340            
Class II trailer hitch 351 351            
iPod integration 145 145            
Remote start 324 324            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535 535 535
Options (change) 4,252 3,885 4,005 4,005 2,385 2,385 1,665 1,665
Options (change) 3,268 2,993 3,726 3,726 2,219 2,219 1,549 1,549
Destination 695 695 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $30,942 $33,075 $57,430 $56,030 $67,910 $65,075 $102,540 $109,690
Total Invoice $28,318 $30,395 $53,476 $52,174 $63,222 $60,300 $95,428 $102,077

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,904
Model Year20102010201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$30,942$33,075$57,430$56,030$67,910$65,075$102,540$109,690
Adjustments for Features0-235-3,495-1,995-6,610-6,560-12,185-12,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,942$32,840$53,935$54,035$61,300$58,515$90,355$96,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$100$7,365$4,580$36,420$42,920
Total Invoice$28,318$30,395$53,476$52,174$63,222$60,300$95,428$102,077
Adjustments for Features0-216-3,254-1,858-6,154-6,079-11,340-11,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,318$30,179$50,222$50,316$57,068$54,221$84,088$90,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,861$0$94$6,846$3,999$33,866$39,911

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20102010201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75 $75$75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150      
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat     $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo tray$40       
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rails$250$250      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$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$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Hood scoop $100      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100      
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights      $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Chronometer      $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100    
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75      
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals $75    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,835$7,070$10,330$8,830$13,445$13,395$19,020$19,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$3,495$1,995$6,610$6,560$12,185$12,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-3,254-1,858-6,154-6,079-11,340-11,944

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20102016
ModelForesterGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.8 in
Length179.5 in189.1 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height65.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

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 GLE350

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 GLE400

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 GLE550e

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 AMG GLE63

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 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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