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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: $31,482

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $23,743

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,189

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $22,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $45,950 $59,650
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $42,734 $55,475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo net 48 48    
Remote start 432 432    
Premium 2 Package     3,600 2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     850 850
Heated front seats     580  
Interior Sport Package     350  
Leather Seating Package     1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel     350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo net 31 31    
Remote start 324 324    
Premium 2 Package     3,348 2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     791 791
Heated front seats     539  
Interior Sport Package     326  
Leather Seating Package     1,767  
Upholstered instrument panel     326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim       0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507
Options (change) 2,292 1,924 8,350 5,540
Options (change) 1,808 1,532 7,767 5,154
Destination 795 795 925 925
Total Price $31,482 $32,714 $55,225 $66,115
Total Invoice $29,189 $30,411 $51,426 $61,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,570
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$31,482$32,714$55,225$66,115
Adjustments for Features0-175-7,160-9,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,482$32,539$48,065$56,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$8,865
Total Invoice$29,189$30,411$51,426$61,554
Adjustments for Features0-163-6,667-8,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,189$30,248$44,759$53,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$8,244

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

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,085$6,260$13,245$15,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$7,160$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-6,667-8,551

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

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterGLC Coupe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.1 in
Length169.5 in186.3 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in63.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96546%
Total Not Requested111554%
Interior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76558%
Total Not Requested56542%

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