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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: $20,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,189

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185        
Navigation system 1,000 1,000        
Cargo net 48 48        
Cargo cover 166 166        
Universal garage door opener 93 93        
Rear spoiler 368          
Remote start 432 432        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Satellite radio     460      
Heated front seats     580      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120        
Navigation system 888 888        
Cargo net 31 31        
Cargo cover 108 108        
Universal garage door opener 61 61        
Rear spoiler 276          
Remote start 324 324        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Satellite radio     428      
Heated front seats     539      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Options (change) 2,292 1,924 4,435 2,965 3,935 1,345
Options (change) 1,808 1,532 4,125 2,758 3,660 1,251
Destination 795 795 995 995 0 0
Total Price $31,482 $32,714 $52,030 $64,360 $77,085 $82,095
Total Invoice $29,189 $30,411 $48,458 $59,925 $71,690 $76,349

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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: $15,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,189
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-19255/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$31,482$32,714$52,030$64,360$77,085$82,095
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,455-8,405-9,055-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,482$32,539$46,575$55,955$68,030$73,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$9,380$21,455$26,715
Total Invoice$29,189$30,411$48,458$59,925$71,690$76,349
Adjustments for Features0-163-5,080-7,826-8,421-8,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,189$30,248$43,378$52,099$63,269$68,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$8,721$19,891$24,782

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

Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
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$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 
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
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
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$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 
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 
Aux input$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
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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
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$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
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,060$6,235$11,515$14,465$15,115$14,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,455$8,405$9,055$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-5,080-7,826-8,421-8,189

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

Model Year20132018
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe AMG GLC63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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