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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: $27,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $25,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $26,094 $27,992
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Rear spoiler 350 350   368  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system       1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Rear spoiler 326 326   276  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Navigation system       888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 3,770 1,646 1,278
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 3,507 1,345 1,069
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $77,295 $30,316 $31,948
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $71,950 $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: $20,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,915
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T7T7T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$57,645$65,685$77,295$30,316$31,948
Adjustments for Features-7,030-6,830-7,4800-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$58,855$69,815$30,316$31,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,200$0$1,457
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$71,950$28,214$29,836
Adjustments for Features-6,546-6,359-6,9630-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,129$54,793$64,987$28,214$29,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,858$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKForesterForester
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
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
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Hood scoop    $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150  
No leather in second row$-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$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,320$13,120$13,770$6,290$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,030$6,830$7,480$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,546-6,359-6,9630-163

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelSLKForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.0 in
Length162.8 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 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
6.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested81534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested101567%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested81534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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