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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,600

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,187

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $30,887 $33,675
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400    
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    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302    
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    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Options (change) 9,155 9,155 5,935 595 595
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 5,518 385 385
Destination 775 775 775 915 915
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,280 $57,330 $70,510 $34,600 $37,600
Total Invoice $49,603 $53,369 $65,718 $32,187 $34,975

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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: $21,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,928
Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,280$57,330$70,510$34,600$37,600
Adjustments for Features00-1,300-2,700-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,280$57,330$69,210$31,900$34,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0$2,700
Total Invoice$49,603$53,369$65,718$32,187$34,975
Adjustments for Features00-1,212-2,512-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,603$53,369$64,506$29,675$32,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,903$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
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$9,550$9,550$10,850$12,250$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,300$2,700$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,212-2,512-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072018
ModelSLKForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length160.7 in180.9 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested107542%
Total Not Requested151558%
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested107542%
Total Not Requested151558%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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%

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