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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: $28,703

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Cargo net 46 46        
Universal garage door opener 87 87        
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Cargo organizer 115 115 200 200 200 200
Satellite radio 445 445 460      
Class II trailer hitch 295 295        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Boost gauge   311        
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Heated front seats     580 580    
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 2,590
Wood trim         0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Cargo net 30 30        
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Cargo organizer 72 72 186 186 186 186
Satellite radio 334 334 428      
Class II trailer hitch 192 192        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Boost gauge   203        
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Heated front seats     539 539    
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 2,409
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 1,383 1,835 6,085 5,625 4,615 5,585
Options (change) 942 1,236 5,660 5,232 4,293 5,195
Destination 625 625 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,703 $30,355 $47,130 $56,610 $61,860 $76,480
Total Invoice $26,497 $27,977 $43,902 $52,718 $57,601 $71,197

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,406
Model Year200720072018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$28,703$30,355$47,130$56,610$61,860$76,480
Adjustments for Features-8250-6,185-8,235-10,445-11,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,878$30,355$40,945$48,375$51,415$64,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0$7,430$10,470$23,690
Total Invoice$26,497$27,977$43,902$52,718$57,601$71,197
Adjustments for Features-7620-5,761-7,669-9,726-11,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,735$27,977$38,141$45,049$47,875$60,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,242$0$6,908$9,734$22,029

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200720072018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15  
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $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
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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 leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,595$5,770$11,955$14,005$16,215$17,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$6,185$8,235$10,445$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments-7620-5,761-7,669-9,726-11,027

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,892 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%
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 GLC350e

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

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

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