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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $30,887 $33,675
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Premium 1 Package 1,350          
Leather Seating Package 2,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 580          
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 2,590      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Cargo net         68 68
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Remote start         455 455
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Advanced Lighting Package 977 977 977 977    
Premium 1 Package 1,256          
Leather Seating Package 1,907          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 539          
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 2,409      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Cargo net         44 44
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Remote start         341 341
Options (change) 8,200 5,840 6,560 3,970 1,171 1,171
Options (change) 7,628 5,433 6,102 3,693 804 804
Destination 995 995 0 0 915 915
Total Price $55,795 $67,235 $79,710 $84,720 $35,176 $38,176
Total Invoice $51,961 $62,600 $74,132 $78,791 $32,606 $35,394

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,907
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$55,795$67,235$79,710$84,720$35,176$38,176
Adjustments for Features-1,555-3,955-4,505-4,2550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,240$63,280$75,205$80,465$35,176$37,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,040$20,965$26,225$0$2,700
Total Invoice$51,961$62,600$74,132$78,791$32,606$35,394
Adjustments for Features-1,448-3,682-4,190-3,9570-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,513$58,918$69,942$74,834$32,606$35,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,405$19,429$24,321$0$2,510

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,830$12,230$12,780$12,530$8,275$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$3,955$4,505$4,255$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,448-3,682-4,190-3,9570-278

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLC CoupeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in103.9 in
Length186.3 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height63.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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