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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,708 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $15,362 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,640 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $14,927 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $40,050 | $49,990 | $56,250 | $69,900 | $30,095 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $37,247 | $46,491 | $52,313 | $65,007 | $28,144 | $30,927 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | ||||
| Leather Seating Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 60 | 60 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 310 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 2,590 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,256 | 1,256 | ||||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,907 | 1,907 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 535 | 535 | 535 | 535 | ||
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | 186 | 186 | 186 | 186 | 39 | 39 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | ||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 288 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 2,409 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | ||||
| 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) | 10,025 | 7,910 | 7,665 | 7,785 | 4,763 | 4,763 |
| Options (change) | 9,325 | 7,357 | 7,130 | 7,241 | 3,646 | 3,646 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $51,070 | $58,895 | $64,910 | $78,680 | $35,708 | $38,708 |
| Total Invoice | $47,567 | $54,843 | $60,438 | $73,243 | $32,640 | $35,423 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,802 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,474 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T9 | T9 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 640, 14 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 | 255/45-20 | 265/45-20 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $51,070 | $58,895 | $64,910 | $78,680 | $35,708 | $38,708 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,560 | -2,995 | -5,245 | -5,895 | 0 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,510 | $55,900 | $59,665 | $72,785 | $35,708 | $38,508 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,390 | $10,155 | $23,275 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $47,567 | $54,843 | $60,438 | $73,243 | $32,640 | $35,423 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,453 | -2,789 | -4,884 | -5,488 | 0 | -183 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,114 | $52,054 | $55,554 | $67,755 | $32,640 | $35,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,940 | $9,440 | $21,641 | $0 | $2,600 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,470 | $10,905 | $13,155 | $13,805 | $7,910 | $8,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,560 | $2,995 | $5,245 | $5,895 | $0 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,453 | -2,789 | -4,884 | -5,488 | 0 | -183 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | GLC | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 183.3 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 64.5 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,892 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 33% |
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