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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: $29,770

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $70,900 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $65,937 $21,848 $26,369
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330 2,330    
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      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Limited Package       4,300 3,300
Navigation system       1,550 1,550
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167 2,167    
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      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Limited Package       3,964 3,115
Navigation system       1,294 1,294
Options (change) 7,520 6,750 3,810 5,850 4,850
Options (change) 6,995 6,279 3,544 5,258 4,409
Destination 925 925 925 725 725
Total Price $52,395 $65,325 $75,635 $29,770 $33,770
Total Invoice $48,794 $60,819 $70,406 $27,831 $31,503

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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: $16,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,399
Model Year20152015201520112011
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$52,395$65,325$75,635$29,770$33,770
Adjustments for Features-5,975-7,125-8,9500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,420$58,200$66,685$29,770$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$20,265$0$3,050
Total Invoice$48,794$60,819$70,406$27,831$31,503
Adjustments for Features-5,564-6,634-8,3310-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,230$54,185$62,075$27,831$30,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,955$18,845$0$2,786

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152015201520112011
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
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$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
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$10,790$11,940$13,765$4,815$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$7,125$8,950$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,564-6,634-8,3310-886

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
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.3,387 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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70077%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested307567%
Total Not Requested149033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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