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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,201

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Model Year20072016
ModelForesterGLC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,950
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46  
Cargo organizer 115  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Class III trailer hitch   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30  
Cargo organizer 72  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 727  
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Class III trailer hitch   535
Options (change) 2,324 9,195
Options (change) 1,760 8,553
Destination 625 925
Total Price $30,844 $49,070
Total Invoice $28,501 $45,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,229
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterGLC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4241hp I4
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,844$49,070
Adjustments for Features0-8,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,844$40,510
Total Invoice$28,501$45,702
Adjustments for Features0-7,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,501$37,730

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterGLC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,145$14,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,972

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.1 in
Length176.6 in183.3 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested124069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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