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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: $28,640

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $23,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,464

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Cargo net 46 46        
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Cargo organizer 115 115 200 200 200 200
Satellite radio 445 445 460      
Class II trailer hitch 299 299        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Universal garage door opener   87        
Boost gauge   311        
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580      
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Cargo net 30 30        
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Cargo organizer 72 72 186 186 186 186
Satellite radio 334 334 428      
Class II trailer hitch 195 195        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Universal garage door opener   56        
Boost gauge   203        
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539      
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Options (change) 1,300 1,839 4,585 3,115 4,085 1,495
Options (change) 889 1,239 4,265 2,898 3,800 1,391
Destination 645 645 995 995 0 0
Total Price $28,640 $30,379 $52,180 $64,510 $77,235 $82,245
Total Invoice $26,464 $28,000 $48,598 $60,065 $71,830 $76,489

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,674
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$28,640$30,379$52,180$64,510$77,235$82,245
Adjustments for Features-5650-8,570-11,520-12,170-11,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$30,379$43,610$52,990$65,065$70,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0$9,380$21,455$26,715
Total Invoice$26,464$28,000$48,598$60,065$71,830$76,489
Adjustments for Features-5220-7,982-10,726-11,318-11,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,942$28,000$40,616$49,339$60,512$65,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$8,723$19,896$24,787

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

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
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$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
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$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$300  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
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$75$75
Chronometer   $100$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
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
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
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,460$5,895$14,465$17,415$18,065$17,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$8,570$11,520$12,170$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-5220-7,982-10,726-11,318-11,086

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

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterGLC Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.1 in
Length176.6 in186.3 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in63.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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