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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: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $36,410 $51,057
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Cargo net 68 68    
Remote start 455 455    
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Cargo net 44 44    
Remote start 341 341    
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) 1,171 1,171 13,330 11,150
Options (change) 804 804 12,398 10,371
Destination 915 915 925 925
Total Price $35,176 $38,176 $53,405 $66,975
Total Invoice $32,606 $35,394 $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: $15,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,594
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$35,176$38,176$53,405$66,975
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,720-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,176$37,876$50,685$60,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$10,220
Total Invoice$32,606$35,394$49,733$62,353
Adjustments for Features0-278-2,533-5,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,606$35,116$47,200$56,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$9,502

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
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 organizer  $100$100
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
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $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$10,545$13,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,720$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-2,533-5,651

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterGLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length180.9 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height66.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested351565%
Total Not Requested191535%
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

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested286561%
Total Not Requested181539%
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%

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