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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: $31,482

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,341

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK300SLK3502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $28,144 $30,927
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Sport Package   1,160    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0    
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Sport Package   1,079    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   0    
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Options (change) 5,140 6,300 537 537
Options (change) 4,781 5,860 347 347
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $53,665 $60,475 $31,482 $34,482
Total Invoice $49,970 $56,304 $29,341 $32,124

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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: $20,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,195
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK300SLK3502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$53,665$60,475$31,482$34,482
Adjustments for Features-1,540-2,6900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,125$57,785$31,482$34,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,660$0$2,800
Total Invoice$49,970$56,304$29,341$32,124
Adjustments for Features-1,434-2,5040-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,536$53,800$29,341$31,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,264$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK300SLK3502.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,630$10,780$8,090$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$2,690$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-2,5040-186

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
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 SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested87541%
Total Not Requested126559%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested87541%
Total Not Requested126559%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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