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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: $29,798 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $23,207 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $21,750 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $25,995 | $28,195 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $24,330 | $26,409 |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | ||
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 223 | 223 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | ||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | ||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 145 | 145 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,647 | 1,650 |
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,980 | 7,980 | 4,415 | 3,108 | 2,741 |
| Options (change) | 7,420 | 7,420 | 4,105 | 2,580 | 2,308 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,005 | $58,305 | $69,790 | $29,798 | $31,631 |
| Total Invoice | $49,355 | $54,283 | $65,056 | $27,605 | $29,412 |
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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 / Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,517 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,314 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 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 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | 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 | 380, 11 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $53,005 | $58,305 | $69,790 | $29,798 | $31,631 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,690 | -4,740 | -4,990 | 0 | -235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,315 | $53,565 | $64,800 | $29,798 | $31,396 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 | $0 | $1,598 |
| Total Invoice | $49,355 | $54,283 | $65,056 | $27,605 | $29,412 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,436 | -4,413 | -4,652 | 0 | -219 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,919 | $49,870 | $60,404 | $27,605 | $29,193 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $14,485 | $0 | $1,588 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 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 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $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 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $9,880 | $10,930 | $11,180 | $6,190 | $6,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,690 | $4,740 | $4,990 | $0 | $235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,436 | -4,413 | -4,652 | 0 | -219 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| 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 II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1790 | 60% |
| 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
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1790 | 60% |
| 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 SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 38% |
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