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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: $30,316

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $23,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $22,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $26,094 $27,992
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Rear spoiler       368  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Rear spoiler       276  
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 1,646 1,278
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 1,345 1,069
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $30,316 $31,948
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $28,214 $29,836

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,040
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$30,316$31,948
Adjustments for Features-3,265-4,315-4,5650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,750$55,000$66,235$30,316$31,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$1,457
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$28,214$29,836
Adjustments for Features-3,040-4,017-4,2550-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,254$51,205$61,740$28,214$29,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,486$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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/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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
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  
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 audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
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
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,080$11,130$11,380$6,815$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$4,315$4,565$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,040-4,017-4,2550-163

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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