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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: $30,910

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $16,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $15,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCForesterForester
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $24,330 $26,409
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio 460       453 453
Heated front seats 580 580        
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590    
Wood trim     0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Cargo net         46 46
Universal garage door opener         82 82
Cargo cover         166 166
iPod integration         223 223
Rear spoiler         367  
Class II trailer hitch         468 468
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Remote start         432 432
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Satellite radio 428       340 340
Heated front seats 539 539        
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409    
Wood trim     0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Cargo net         30 30
Universal garage door opener         54 54
Cargo cover         108 108
iPod integration         145 145
Rear spoiler         275  
Class II trailer hitch         351 351
Navigation system         1,647 1,650
Remote start         324 324
Options (change) 6,510 6,360 5,040 6,010 4,220 3,853
Options (change) 6,055 5,915 4,688 5,590 3,393 3,121
Destination 995 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $47,555 $57,345 $62,285 $76,905 $30,910 $32,743
Total Invoice $44,297 $53,401 $57,996 $71,592 $28,418 $30,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,925
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCForesterForester
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,555$57,345$62,285$76,905$30,910$32,743
Adjustments for Features-4,245-6,445-8,480-9,8800-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,310$50,900$53,805$67,025$30,910$32,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,590$10,495$23,715$0$1,598
Total Invoice$44,297$53,401$57,996$71,592$28,418$30,225
Adjustments for Features-3,954-6,002-7,896-9,1970-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,343$47,399$50,100$62,395$28,418$30,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,056$9,757$22,052$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCForesterForester
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
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 steering wheel, manual    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $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  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
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 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Hood scoop     $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
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  
Chronometer  $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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
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 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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,355$12,555$14,590$15,990$6,110$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$6,445$8,480$9,880$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,954-6,002-7,896-9,1970-217

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelGLCForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in103.0 in
Length183.3 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height64.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC 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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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