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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
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      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,100    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Door sill trim plates       36 36 36
Universal garage door opener       74 74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       198 198 198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       200 200 200
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      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 975    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Door sill trim plates       23 23 23
Universal garage door opener       48 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       128 128 128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       130 130 130
Options (change) 7,980 7,980 4,415 1,608 508 508
Options (change) 7,420 7,420 4,105 1,304 329 329
Destination 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $53,005 $58,305 $69,790 $30,428 $31,328 $34,328
Total Invoice $49,355 $54,283 $65,056 $28,351 $29,205 $31,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,244
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T7T7CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$53,005$58,305$69,790$30,428$31,328$34,328
Adjustments for Features-1,890-2,940-3,1900-200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,115$55,365$66,600$30,428$31,128$33,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$49,355$54,283$65,056$28,351$29,205$31,990
Adjustments for Features-1,760-2,737-2,9740-186-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,595$51,546$62,082$28,351$29,019$31,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,487$0$668$3,266

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForesterForester
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$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 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$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$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$9,755$10,805$11,055$7,865$8,065$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$2,940$3,190$0$200$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,760-2,737-2,9740-186-373

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112538%
Total Not Requested186562%
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 sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested112538%
Total Not Requested186562%
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 sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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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