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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,699

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,617

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $28,473 $31,227
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995      
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Metal pedals       170 170
Universal garage door opener       284 284
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715      
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Metal pedals       110 110
Universal garage door opener       184 184
Options (change) 7,790 7,790 2,815 454 454
Options (change) 7,243 7,243 2,617 294 294
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,815 $58,115 $68,190 $31,699 $34,699
Total Invoice $49,178 $54,106 $63,568 $29,617 $32,371

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,829
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$52,815$58,115$68,190$31,699$34,699
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,910-2,7600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,955$55,205$65,430$31,699$34,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$14,475$0$2,500
Total Invoice$49,178$54,106$63,568$29,617$32,371
Adjustments for Features-1,732-2,709-2,5730-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,446$51,397$60,995$29,617$31,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$13,549$0$2,288

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50 $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,225$11,275$11,125$8,365$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,910$2,760$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,732-2,709-2,5730-466

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in108.1 in
Length160.7 in189.6 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft373.3 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 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%
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 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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