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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: $38,524

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,390

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,864

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Model Year20162014
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $32,995
Base Invoice $36,224 $30,836
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
AC power outlet   409
Class II trailer hitch   622
Remote start   436
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
AWD 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
AC power outlet   306
Class II trailer hitch   466
Remote start   328
Options (change) 15,165 4,704
Options (change) 14,105 3,729
Destination 925 825
Total Price $55,040 $38,524
Total Invoice $51,254 $35,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,314
Model Year20162014
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$55,040$38,524
Adjustments for Features-5,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,080$38,524
Total Invoice$51,254$35,390
Adjustments for Features-5,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,704$35,390

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$13,795$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5500

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelGLCForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height64.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 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		20.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.5 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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

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