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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: $28,640

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $23,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,464

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,134

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $24,930 $26,116
Leather Seating Package 2,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Cargo organizer 200 200 200 200 115 115
Satellite radio 460       445 445
Heated front seats 580          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 2,590      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         42  
Cargo net         46 46
Class II trailer hitch         299 299
Rear spoiler         353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Universal garage door opener           87
Boost gauge           311
Leather Seating Package 1,907          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Cargo organizer 186 186 186 186 72 72
Satellite radio 428       334 334
Heated front seats 539          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 2,409      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         28  
Cargo net         30 30
Class II trailer hitch         195 195
Rear spoiler         230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Universal garage door opener           56
Boost gauge           203
Options (change) 4,585 3,115 4,085 1,495 1,300 1,839
Options (change) 4,265 2,898 3,800 1,391 889 1,239
Destination 995 995 0 0 645 645
Total Price $52,180 $64,510 $77,235 $82,245 $28,640 $30,379
Total Invoice $48,598 $60,065 $71,830 $76,489 $26,464 $28,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,674
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$52,180$64,510$77,235$82,245$28,640$30,379
Adjustments for Features-8,570-11,520-12,170-11,920-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,610$52,990$65,065$70,325$28,075$30,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,380$21,455$26,715$0$2,304
Total Invoice$48,598$60,065$71,830$76,489$26,464$28,000
Adjustments for Features-7,982-10,726-11,318-11,086-5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,616$49,339$60,512$65,403$25,942$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,723$19,896$24,787$0$2,058

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

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeForesterForester
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40 
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack    $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
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 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
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  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge $75$75$75 $75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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 leather seating surfaces    $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,465$17,415$18,065$17,815$6,460$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,570$11,520$12,170$11,920$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,982-10,726-11,318-11,086-5220

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLC CoupeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in99.4 in
Length186.3 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height63.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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