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

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230        
Door sill trim plates 53 53        
Cargo net 68 68        
Universal garage door opener 120 120        
Remote start 455 455        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package     1,350      
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated front seats     580      
Heated steering wheel     250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149        
Door sill trim plates 34 34        
Cargo net 44 44        
Universal garage door opener 78 78        
Remote start 341 341        
Advanced Lighting Package     977 977 977 977
Premium 1 Package     1,256      
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Heated front seats     539      
Heated steering wheel     233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Wood trim       0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Options (change) 1,171 1,171 8,200 5,840 6,560 3,970
Options (change) 804 804 7,628 5,433 6,102 3,693
Destination 915 915 995 995 0 0
Total Price $35,176 $38,176 $55,795 $67,235 $79,710 $84,720
Total Invoice $32,606 $35,394 $51,961 $62,600 $74,132 $78,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,907
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$35,176$38,176$55,795$67,235$79,710$84,720
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,555-3,955-4,505-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,176$37,876$54,240$63,280$75,205$80,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$9,040$20,965$26,225
Total Invoice$32,606$35,394$51,961$62,600$74,132$78,791
Adjustments for Features0-278-1,448-3,682-4,190-3,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,606$35,116$50,513$58,918$69,942$74,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$8,405$19,429$24,321

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
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 
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
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$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
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 
Active rear differential     $500
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
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,275$8,575$9,830$12,230$12,780$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,555$3,955$4,505$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-1,448-3,682-4,190-3,957

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterGLC Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length180.9 in186.3 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height66.4 in63.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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