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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,316 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $20,754 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,214 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $19,336 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Premium Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,470 | ||
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Entertainment Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,367 | ||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 888 | 888 | |
| Entertainment Package | 1,581 | 1,581 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,395 | 7,395 | 4,575 | 1,646 | 1,278 |
| Options (change) | 6,878 | 6,878 | 4,255 | 1,345 | 1,069 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,070 | $55,120 | $68,150 | $30,316 | $31,948 |
| Total Invoice | $47,550 | $51,317 | $63,525 | $28,214 | $29,836 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,564 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,228 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 9 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $51,070 | $55,120 | $68,150 | $30,316 | $31,948 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,190 | -1,190 | -3,090 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,880 | $53,930 | $65,060 | $30,316 | $31,848 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $15,180 | $0 | $1,532 |
| Total Invoice | $47,550 | $51,317 | $63,525 | $28,214 | $29,836 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,108 | -1,108 | -2,880 | 0 | -93 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,442 | $50,209 | $60,645 | $28,214 | $29,743 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,767 | $14,203 | $0 | $1,529 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,255 | $9,255 | $11,155 | $8,065 | $8,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,190 | $1,190 | $3,090 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,108 | -1,108 | -2,880 | 0 | -93 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 39% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 39% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 37% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
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