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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,108

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,562

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $26,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $30,887 $33,675
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Remote start     455 455
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Remote start     341 341
Options (change) 13,940 7,370 1,103 1,103
Options (change) 12,965 6,855 760 760
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $63,335 $69,715 $35,108 $38,108
Total Invoice $58,972 $64,906 $32,562 $35,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,159
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$63,335$69,715$35,108$38,108
Adjustments for Features-5,640-5,6400-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,695$64,075$35,108$37,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0$2,700
Total Invoice$58,972$64,906$32,562$35,350
Adjustments for Features-5,251-5,2510-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,721$59,655$32,562$35,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,934$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
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 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,615$14,615$8,975$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$5,640$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,251-5,2510-278

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested320065%
Total Not Requested174035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested156534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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