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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: $19,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelForesterForesterGLCGLCGLC
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Cargo net 68 68      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Remote start 455 455      
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium 1 Package     1,350    
Leather Seating Package     2,050    
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated front seats     580    
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Cargo net 44 44      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Remote start 341 341      
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767 1,767 1,767
Premium 1 Package     1,256    
Leather Seating Package     1,907    
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated front seats     539    
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Options (change) 1,171 1,171 10,550 8,190 8,190
Options (change) 804 804 9,813 7,618 7,618
Destination 915 915 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,176 $38,176 $54,800 $69,140 $83,140

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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 43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,415
Model Year20182018202120212021
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$35,176$38,176$54,800$69,140$83,140
Adjustments for Features0-300-120-3,805-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,176$37,876$54,680$65,335$78,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$10,655$24,005

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182018202120212021
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
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 
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
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$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $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
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
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
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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$8,175$8,475$8,295$11,980$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$120$3,805$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-24-477-464

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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