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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: $35,964

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,890

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $25,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198            
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 293 293            
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 202 202            
Universal garage door opener 74 74            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200            
Rear bumper protector 92 92            
Door sill trim plates 36 36            
Cargo cover 182 182            
AC power outlet 409 409            
Class II trailer hitch 622 622            
Remote start 436 436            
Driver Assistance Package     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
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
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128            
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 190 190            
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 131 131            
Universal garage door opener 48 48            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130            
Rear bumper protector 59 59            
Door sill trim plates 23 23            
Cargo cover 118 118            
AC power outlet 306 306            
Class II trailer hitch 466 466            
Remote start 328 328            
Driver Assistance Package     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
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) 5,144 5,144 11,175 11,175 5,725 5,725 3,615 3,615
Options (change) 4,014 4,014 10,395 10,395 5,326 5,326 3,363 3,363
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $35,964 $38,964 $64,600 $63,200 $71,250 $68,415 $104,490 $111,640
Total Invoice $32,890 $35,675 $60,145 $58,843 $66,329 $63,407 $97,242 $103,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,079
Model Year20142014201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$35,964$38,964$64,600$63,200$71,250$68,415$104,490$111,640
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,485-2,985-5,410-5,360-9,585-10,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,964$38,764$60,115$60,215$65,840$63,055$94,905$101,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,790$41,290
Total Invoice$32,890$35,675$60,145$58,843$66,329$63,407$97,242$103,891
Adjustments for Features0-183-4,176-2,779-5,036-4,968-8,920-9,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,890$35,492$55,969$56,064$61,293$58,439$88,322$94,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,602$0$95$5,324$2,470$32,353$38,397

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20142014201620162016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000       
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75 $75$75
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25      
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras      $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25      
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Terrain selector$200$200      
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$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
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100      
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
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$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
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
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 release, second row seats$50$50      
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,810$8,010$12,295$10,795$13,220$13,170$17,395$18,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,485$2,985$5,410$5,360$9,585$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-4,176-2,779-5,036-4,968-8,920-9,525

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length180.9 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height66.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested145097%

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