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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,799

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $28,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,424

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $26,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelSLKWRXWRX
TrimSLK55 AMGSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,500 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $57,195 $34,123 $38,587
Premium Package 1,470    
Lighting Package 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690    
Satellite radio 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Recaro front seats   2,500  
Universal garage door opener   111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Premium Package 1,367    
Lighting Package 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642    
Satellite radio 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Recaro front seats   2,218  
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Options (change) 4,575 2,844 344
Options (change) 4,255 2,441 223
Destination 775 860 860
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $68,150 $39,799 $42,099
Total Invoice $63,525 $37,424 $39,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,242
Model Year200620182018
ModelSLKWRXWRX
TrimSLK55 AMGSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$68,150$39,799$42,099
Adjustments for Features-4,1400-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,010$39,799$40,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$63,525$37,424$39,670
Adjustments for Features-3,8590-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,666$37,424$38,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$762

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620182018
ModelSLKWRXWRX
TrimSLK55 AMGSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,975$6,835$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8590-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKWRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length160.7 in180.9 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested26037%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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