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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: $30,910

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $16,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $15,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
iPod integration 223 223        
Cargo cover 166 166        
Cargo net 46 46        
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Rear spoiler 367          
Satellite radio 453 453 460      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Class II trailer hitch 468 468        
Remote start 432 432        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310    
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 2,590
Wood trim         0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
iPod integration 145 145        
Cargo cover 108 108        
Cargo net 30 30        
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Rear spoiler 275          
Satellite radio 340 340 428      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650        
Class II trailer hitch 351 351        
Remote start 324 324        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288    
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 2,409
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 4,220 3,853 6,510 6,360 5,040 6,010
Options (change) 3,393 3,121 6,055 5,915 4,688 5,590
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,910 $32,743 $47,555 $57,345 $62,285 $76,905
Total Invoice $28,418 $30,225 $44,297 $53,401 $57,996 $71,592

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,925
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$30,910$32,743$47,555$57,345$62,285$76,905
Adjustments for Features0-235-4,245-6,445-8,480-9,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$32,508$43,310$50,900$53,805$67,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$7,590$10,495$23,715
Total Invoice$28,418$30,225$44,297$53,401$57,996$71,592
Adjustments for Features0-217-3,954-6,002-7,896-9,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,418$30,008$40,343$47,399$50,100$62,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$7,056$9,757$22,052

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
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
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$150$150    
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
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     
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
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 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 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
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,110$6,345$10,355$12,555$14,590$15,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$4,245$6,445$8,480$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-3,954-6,002-7,896-9,197

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.1 in
Length179.5 in183.3 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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