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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,736

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $21,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $19,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCrosstrek
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0i Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $26,295
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $24,840
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Universal garage door opener       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Door sill trim plates       161
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Universal garage door opener       78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Door sill trim plates       104
Options (change) 3,795 3,795 2,815 526
Options (change) 3,528 3,528 2,617 340
Destination 875 875 875 915
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,820 $54,120 $68,190 $27,736
Total Invoice $45,463 $50,391 $63,568 $26,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,056
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCrosstrek
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0i Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8152hp H4
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,820$54,120$68,190$27,736
Adjustments for Features-335-1,385-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,485$52,735$64,315$27,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,830$0
Total Invoice$45,463$50,391$63,568$26,095
Adjustments for Features-312-1,290-3,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,151$49,101$59,956$26,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,805$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelSLKSLKSLKCrosstrek
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.0i Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,110$10,160$12,650$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$1,385$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-1,290-3,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKCrosstrek
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in104.9 in
Length160.7 in175.8 in
Width70.4 in71.0 in
Height51.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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