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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: $38,176

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $30,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,394

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $28,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterGLC Coupe
Trim2.0XT TouringAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $59,650
Base Invoice $33,675 $55,475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Premium 3 Package   5,150
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated steering wheel   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Premium 3 Package   4,790
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated steering wheel   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 1,171 8,590
Options (change) 804 7,991
Destination 915 925
Total Price $38,176 $69,165
Total Invoice $35,394 $64,391

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,486
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterGLC Coupe
Trim2.0XT TouringAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4362hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-20
Total Price$38,176$69,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,176$63,245
Total Invoice$35,394$64,391
Adjustments for Features0-5,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,394$58,880

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

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterGLC Coupe
Trim2.0XT TouringAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$7,925$13,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,511

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,332 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 AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested186551%
Total Not Requested181549%

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