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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: $35,908

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820162016
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 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098 $28,785 $31,569
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium 1 Package 1,350          
Leather Seating Package 2,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Cargo organizer 200 200 200 200 60 60
Heated front seats 580          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 2,590      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates         38 38
Universal garage door opener         76 76
Cargo net         90 90
Cargo cover         182 182
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia         207 207
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         224 224
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia         298 298
AC power outlet         415 415
Class II trailer hitch         634 634
Remote start         445 445
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Premium 1 Package 1,256          
Leather Seating Package 1,907          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Cargo organizer 186 186 186 186 39 39
Heated front seats 539          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 2,409      
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates         24 24
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Cargo net         58 58
Cargo cover         118 118
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia         134 134
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         145 145
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia         193 193
AC power outlet         311 311
Class II trailer hitch         475 475
Remote start         333 333
Options (change) 7,675 5,315 6,285 3,695 4,263 4,263
Options (change) 7,139 4,944 5,846 3,437 3,203 3,203
Destination 995 995 0 0 850 850
Total Price $55,270 $66,710 $79,435 $84,445 $35,908 $38,908
Total Invoice $51,472 $62,111 $73,876 $78,535 $32,838 $35,622

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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: $16,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,854
Model Year201820182018201820162016
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$55,270$66,710$79,435$84,445$35,908$38,908
Adjustments for Features-2,985-5,385-6,035-5,7850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,285$61,325$73,400$78,660$35,908$38,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,040$21,115$26,375$0$2,800
Total Invoice$51,472$62,111$73,876$78,535$32,838$35,622
Adjustments for Features-2,780-5,014-5,613-5,3800-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,692$57,097$68,263$73,155$32,838$35,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,405$19,571$24,463$0$2,601

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

Model Year201820182018201820162016
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 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$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  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$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  
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  
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  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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 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$11,130$13,530$14,180$13,930$8,145$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$5,385$6,035$5,785$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,780-5,014-5,613-5,3800-183

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

Model Year20182016
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.3,297 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 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 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
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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