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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $23,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $21,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $24,355 $26,707
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 1,501 1,501
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 2,434 2,159
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,005 $58,305 $69,790 $29,798 $31,931
Total Invoice $49,355 $54,283 $65,056 $27,484 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,528
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T7T7T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$53,005$58,305$69,790$29,798$31,931
Adjustments for Features-3,590-4,640-4,8900-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,415$53,665$64,900$29,798$31,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$1,898
Total Invoice$49,355$54,283$65,056$27,484$29,561
Adjustments for Features-3,343-4,320-4,5580-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,012$49,963$60,498$27,484$29,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,486$0$1,859

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr 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 
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$9,780$10,830$11,080$6,190$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$4,640$4,890$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,343-4,320-4,5580-218

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelSLKForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.0 in
Length160.7 in179.5 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height51.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested169057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested169057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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