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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,224 $26,116
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Cargo organizer   115
Class II trailer hitch   295
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
AWD 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Cargo organizer   72
Class II trailer hitch   192
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 9,195 2,324
Options (change) 8,553 1,760
Destination 925 625
Total Price $49,070 $30,844
Total Invoice $45,702 $28,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,229
Model Year20162007
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$49,070$30,844
Adjustments for Features-8,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$30,844
Total Invoice$45,702$28,501
Adjustments for Features-7,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,730$28,501

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,705$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelGLCForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in99.4 in
Length183.3 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height64.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 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
20.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested124069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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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