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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: $33,822

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,312

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelSLCSLCForesterForester
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $28,144 $30,927
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Remote start     445 445
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Remote start     333 333
Options (change) 13,940 7,370 2,877 2,877
Options (change) 12,965 6,855 2,318 2,318
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $63,335 $69,715 $33,822 $36,822
Total Invoice $58,972 $64,906 $31,312 $34,095

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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: $21,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,160
Model Year2018201820152015
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$33,822$36,822
Adjustments for Features-8,055-8,0550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,280$61,660$33,822$36,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0$2,800
Total Invoice$58,972$64,906$31,312$34,095
Adjustments for Features-7,500-7,4990-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,472$57,407$31,312$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,935$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820152015
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  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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, driver seat$200$200  
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$16,595$16,595$8,540$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,055$8,055$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,500-7,4990-185

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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.3,297 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 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 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 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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested140028%
Total Not Requested354072%

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, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested140031%
Total Not Requested316569%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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