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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: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $18,943 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $17,772 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,350 | $47,400 | $62,500 | $26,895 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $40,316 | $44,082 | $58,125 | $25,001 | $26,005 |
| Heating Package | 970 | 970 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Heating Package | 902 | 902 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,820 | 2,820 | 1,850 | 482 | 623 |
| Options (change) | 2,621 | 2,621 | 1,719 | 314 | 405 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 625 | 625 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,945 | $50,995 | $66,425 | $28,002 | $29,143 |
| Total Invoice | $43,712 | $47,478 | $61,919 | $25,940 | $27,035 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,478 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,473 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 120, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $46,945 | $50,995 | $66,425 | $28,002 | $29,143 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,365 | -3,365 | -6,455 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,580 | $47,630 | $59,970 | $27,102 | $29,143 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $16,390 | $0 | $2,041 |
| Total Invoice | $43,712 | $47,478 | $61,919 | $25,940 | $27,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,133 | -3,133 | -6,017 | -834 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,579 | $44,345 | $55,902 | $25,106 | $27,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,766 | $15,323 | $0 | $1,929 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| 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 automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | ||||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,690 | $9,690 | $12,780 | $7,225 | $6,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,365 | $3,365 | $6,455 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,133 | -3,133 | -6,017 | -834 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Model | SLK | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| 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% |
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