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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: $35,908

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC CoupeGLC Coupe
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43AMG GLC63AMG GLC63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $46,600 $60,400 $73,150 $80,750
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $43,338 $56,172 $68,030 $75,098
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Cargo cover 182 182        
Cargo net 90 90        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Cargo organizer 60 60 200 200 200 200
AC power outlet 415 415        
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207 207        
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298 298        
Class II trailer hitch 634 634        
Remote start 445 445        
Leather Seating Package     2,050      
Premium 1 Package     1,350      
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Heated front seats     580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Cargo cover 118 118        
Cargo net 58 58        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Cargo organizer 39 39 186 186 186 186
AC power outlet 311 311        
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134 134        
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193 193        
Class II trailer hitch 475 475        
Remote start 333 333        
Leather Seating Package     1,907      
Premium 1 Package     1,256      
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Heated front seats     539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Wood trim       0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409  
Options (change) 4,263 4,263 7,675 5,315 6,285 3,695
Options (change) 3,203 3,203 7,139 4,944 5,846 3,437
Destination 850 850 995 995 0 0
Total Price $35,908 $38,908 $55,270 $66,710 $79,435 $84,445
Total Invoice $32,838 $35,622 $51,472 $62,111 $73,876 $78,535

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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: $16,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,854
Model Year201620162018201820182018
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$35,908$38,908$55,270$66,710$79,435$84,445
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,985-5,385-6,035-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,908$38,708$52,285$61,325$73,400$78,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$9,040$21,115$26,375
Total Invoice$32,838$35,622$51,472$62,111$73,876$78,535
Adjustments for Features0-183-2,780-5,014-5,613-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$35,439$48,692$57,097$68,263$73,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,601$0$8,405$19,571$24,463

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

Model Year201620162018201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
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 
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
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$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$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 $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
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
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
Steering-linked fog lights$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$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$8,145$8,345$11,130$13,530$14,180$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,985$5,385$6,035$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-2,780-5,014-5,613-5,380

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,297 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 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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

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

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

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