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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,482 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $16,348 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,189 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $15,364 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $40,050 | $49,990 | $56,250 | $69,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $37,247 | $46,491 | $52,313 | $65,007 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||||
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Satellite radio | 460 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 310 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 2,590 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||||
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Satellite radio | 428 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 288 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 2,409 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,292 | 1,924 | 6,785 | 5,785 | 5,315 | 5,435 |
| Options (change) | 1,808 | 1,532 | 6,311 | 5,380 | 4,944 | 5,055 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $31,482 | $32,714 | $47,830 | $56,770 | $62,560 | $76,330 |
| Total Invoice | $29,189 | $30,411 | $44,553 | $52,866 | $58,252 | $71,057 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,578 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,852 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T9 | T7 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 640, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 | 255/45-20 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $31,482 | $32,714 | $47,830 | $56,770 | $62,560 | $76,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -3,770 | -5,220 | -8,005 | -8,655 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,482 | $32,539 | $44,060 | $51,550 | $54,555 | $67,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,057 | $0 | $7,490 | $10,495 | $23,615 |
| Total Invoice | $29,189 | $30,411 | $44,553 | $52,866 | $58,252 | $71,057 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -3,512 | -4,861 | -7,454 | -8,057 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,189 | $30,248 | $41,041 | $48,005 | $50,798 | $63,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,059 | $0 | $6,964 | $9,757 | $21,959 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $6,260 | $6,435 | $10,030 | $11,480 | $14,265 | $14,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $3,770 | $5,220 | $8,005 | $8,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -3,512 | -4,861 | -7,454 | -8,057 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | GLC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 64.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,892 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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