| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $32,669 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $19,411 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,441 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $18,046 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,350 | $47,400 | $62,500 | $31,295 | $34,295 |
| Base Invoice | $40,316 | $44,082 | $58,125 | $29,243 | $32,028 |
| Premium II Package | 3,650 | 3,650 | |||
| Heating Package | 970 | 970 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,394 | 3,394 | |||
| Heating Package | 902 | 902 | |||
| Lighting Package | 930 | 930 | 930 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,955 | 7,955 | 3,335 | 499 | 499 |
| Options (change) | 7,396 | 7,396 | 3,100 | 323 | 323 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,080 | $56,130 | $67,910 | $32,669 | $35,669 |
| Total Invoice | $48,487 | $52,253 | $63,300 | $30,441 | $33,226 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,961 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,558 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | ?, 9 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $52,080 | $56,130 | $67,910 | $32,669 | $35,669 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,000 | -550 | -750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,080 | $56,130 | $66,910 | $32,119 | $34,919 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $14,830 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $48,487 | $52,253 | $63,300 | $30,441 | $33,226 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -932 | -512 | -699 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,487 | $52,253 | $62,368 | $29,929 | $32,527 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,766 | $13,881 | $0 | $2,598 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT 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 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,450 | $9,450 | $10,450 | $10,000 | $10,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $550 | $750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -932 | -512 | -699 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 |
| Model | SLK | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 58% |
| 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% |
| 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 58% |
| 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% |
| 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| 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 2.5i 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
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