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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.
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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,999 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $17,406 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $16,716 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLC300 | AMG GLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $34,295 | $39,150 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $29,243 | $32,028 | $36,410 | $51,057 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | ||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||
| AC power outlet | 415 | 415 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | 207 | 207 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | 298 | 298 | ||
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 60 | ||
| Remote start | 445 | 445 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 7,200 | 5,950 | ||
| Burmester 640W 14 speakers | 850 | 850 | ||
| Heated front seats | 580 | |||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 350 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||
| AC power outlet | 311 | 311 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | 134 | 134 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | 193 | 193 | ||
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 39 | ||
| Remote start | 333 | 333 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 6,696 | 5,534 | ||
| Burmester 640W 14 speakers | 791 | 791 | ||
| Heated front seats | 539 | |||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,767 | 1,767 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 326 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,829 | 3,829 | 13,330 | 11,150 |
| Options (change) | 2,899 | 2,899 | 12,398 | 10,371 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,999 | $38,999 | $53,405 | $66,975 |
| Total Invoice | $33,017 | $35,802 | $49,733 | $62,353 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,886 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,369 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLC300 | AMG GLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 640, 14 | 640, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/60-18 | 255/45-20 |
| Total Price | $35,999 | $38,999 | $53,405 | $66,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -2,520 | -5,870 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,999 | $38,699 | $50,885 | $61,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $10,220 |
| Total Invoice | $33,017 | $35,802 | $49,733 | $62,353 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -2,347 | -5,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,017 | $35,527 | $47,386 | $56,888 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $0 | $9,502 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLC300 | AMG GLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding second row seats | $700 | $700 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,825 | $8,125 | $10,345 | $13,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $2,520 | $5,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -275 | -2,347 | -5,465 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | GLC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 64.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,892 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
| Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 3715 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1715 | 32% |
| 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
| Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Cargo organizer | 100 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 2965 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1715 | 37% |
| 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% |
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