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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: $38,176

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,394

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,224 $33,675
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated steering wheel 250  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Remote start   455
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated steering wheel 233  
AWD 1,860  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Remote start   341
Options (change) 14,840 1,171
Options (change) 13,803 804
Destination 925 915
Total Price $54,715 $38,176
Total Invoice $50,952 $35,394

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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: $12,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,187
Model Year20162018
ModelGLCForester
TrimGLC3002.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$54,715$38,176
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,095$38,176
Total Invoice$50,952$35,394
Adjustments for Features-3,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,581$35,394

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$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 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
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$11,545$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3710

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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 Year20162018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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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