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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: $30,610

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $21,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $21,939 $26,460
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850 319 319
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       186 186
Limited Package       4,400 3,400
Navigation system       1,550 1,550
Universal garage door opener       85 85
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791 239 239
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       121 121
Limited Package       4,056 3,207
Navigation system       1,294 1,294
Universal garage door opener       55 55
Options (change) 8,040 7,270 4,480 6,540 5,540
Options (change) 7,479 6,763 4,168 5,765 4,916
Destination 905 905 905 775 775
Total Price $51,845 $63,575 $73,375 $30,610 $34,610
Total Invoice $48,281 $59,190 $68,304 $28,479 $32,151

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,610
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$51,845$63,575$73,375$30,610$34,610
Adjustments for Features-5,575-6,725-7,6500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,270$56,850$65,725$30,610$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$19,455$0$3,050
Total Invoice$48,281$59,190$68,304$28,479$32,151
Adjustments for Features-5,192-6,261-7,1210-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,089$52,929$61,183$28,479$31,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,840$18,094$0$2,789

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
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 
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
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 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,515$11,665$12,590$4,940$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,575$6,725$7,650$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,192-6,261-7,1210-883

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
ModelSLKOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in107.9 in
Length162.8 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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