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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: $30,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $24,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,929

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $22,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $24,330 $26,409
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350   367  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Remote start     432 432
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326   275  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 5,275 1,345 3,540 3,173
Options (change) 4,906 1,251 2,904 2,632
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $54,670 $63,690 $30,230 $32,063
Total Invoice $50,913 $59,302 $27,929 $29,736

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,473
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$54,670$63,690$30,230$32,063
Adjustments for Features-8,065-8,2900-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,605$55,400$30,230$31,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,795$0$1,598
Total Invoice$50,913$59,302$27,929$29,736
Adjustments for Features-7,511-7,7190-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,402$51,583$27,929$29,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,181$0$1,589

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
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 steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
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  
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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Hood scoop   $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,605$14,830$6,540$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$8,290$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,511-7,7190-218

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelSLCForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.0 in
Length162.8 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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