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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $18,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Leather seating surfaces 770          
Premium 2 Package     3,050      
Limited Package       5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183  
Universal garage door opener       77 77 77
Navigation system       2,000 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          
Premium 2 Package     2,837      
Limited Package       4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119  
Universal garage door opener       50 50 50
Navigation system       1,830 1,823 1,822
Metal pedals           94
Options (change) 2,490 1,720 3,770 7,260 2,260 2,226
Options (change) 2,317 1,601 3,507 6,537 1,992 1,966
Destination 925 925 925 695 695 695
Total Price $50,415 $61,845 $77,295 $30,250 $34,550 $35,016
Total Invoice $46,952 $57,582 $71,950 $28,252 $32,054 $32,585

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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: $14,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,708
Model Year201620162016200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT9T7T7M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$50,415$61,845$77,295$30,250$34,550$35,016
Adjustments for Features-5,360-6,225-8,5150-125-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,055$55,620$68,780$30,250$34,425$33,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$23,725$0$4,175$3,566
Total Invoice$46,952$57,582$71,950$28,252$32,054$32,585
Adjustments for Features-4,992-5,796-7,9260-116-1,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,960$51,786$64,024$28,252$31,938$31,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$22,064$0$3,686$3,216

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620162016200920092009
ModelSLKSLKSLKOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK552.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$75
Roof rack   $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300   
Hood scoop    $100 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$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$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$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $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 $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$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$12,185$13,050$15,340$6,825$6,950$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$6,225$8,515$0$125$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,992-5,796-7,9260-116-1,117

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
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 2.5i

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292550%
Total Not Requested290050%

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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