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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: $28,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $21,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350   353 353
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326   230 230
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 1,840 720 927 1,068
Options (change) 1,712 670 648 739
Destination 995 995 625 625
Total Price $51,235 $63,065 $28,247 $29,588
Total Invoice $47,719 $58,721 $26,203 $27,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,118
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$51,235$63,065$28,247$29,588
Adjustments for Features-8,840-10,380-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,395$52,685$27,347$29,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,290$0$2,241
Total Invoice$47,719$58,721$26,203$27,480
Adjustments for Features-8,233-9,665-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,486$49,056$25,368$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,570$0$2,112

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Hood scoop   $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,140$16,680$7,200$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,840$10,380$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,233-9,665-8350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelSLCForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in99.4 in
Length162.8 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height51.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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