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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: $35,908

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Cargo cover 182 182      
Cargo net 90 90      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Cargo organizer 60 60 200 200 200
AC power outlet 415 415      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207 207      
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298 298      
Class II trailer hitch 634 634      
Remote start 445 445      
Leather Seating Package     2,050    
Premium 1 Package     1,350    
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated front seats     580    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850  
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Cargo cover 118 118      
Cargo net 58 58      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Cargo organizer 39 39 186 186 186
AC power outlet 311 311      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134 134      
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193 193      
Class II trailer hitch 475 475      
Remote start 333 333      
Leather Seating Package     1,907    
Premium 1 Package     1,256    
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated front seats     539    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791  
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Options (change) 4,263 4,263 10,025 7,665 6,815
Options (change) 3,203 3,203 9,325 7,130 6,339
Destination 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,908 $38,908 $54,275 $68,615 $81,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,958
Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$35,908$38,908$54,275$68,615$81,765
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,300-4,985-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,908$38,708$52,975$63,630$76,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$10,655$23,155

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162016202120212021
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,145$8,345$9,445$13,130$13,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,300$4,985$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-249-594-509

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20162021
ModelForesterGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length180.9 in183.8 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in65.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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