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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $28,795 $29,350
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Premium 2 Package     3,050    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183  
Universal garage door opener       77 77
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Metal pedals         149
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Premium 2 Package     2,837    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119  
Universal garage door opener       50 50
Navigation system       1,822 1,822
Metal pedals         94
Options (change) 3,730 2,960 3,770 2,260 2,226
Options (change) 3,471 2,755 3,507 1,991 1,966
Destination 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $51,655 $63,085 $77,295 $33,900 $34,366
Total Invoice $48,106 $58,736 $71,950 $31,431 $31,961

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,050
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT9T7T7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$51,655$63,085$77,295$33,900$34,366
Adjustments for Features-5,595-6,460-8,4500-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,060$56,625$68,845$33,900$33,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$22,785$734$0
Total Invoice$48,106$58,736$71,950$31,431$31,961
Adjustments for Features-5,211-6,015-7,8660-1,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,895$52,721$64,084$31,431$30,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$21,189$586$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutback
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $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  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Hood scoop   $100 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Satellite radio $200$200  
SD Card slot  $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
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
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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$150  
No leather in second row$-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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,635$13,500$15,490$7,040$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$6,460$8,450$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,211-6,015-7,8660-1,116

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162008
ModelSLKOutback
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.7 in105.1 in
Length162.8 in188.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height51.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
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 audio100No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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