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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: $42,099

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $28,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,670

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $26,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSLKWRX
TrimSLK55 AMGSTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,200 $40,895
Base Invoice $58,776 $38,587
Lighting Package 1,010  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Universal garage door opener   111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Lighting Package 939  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
Navigation system 1,116  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Universal garage door opener   72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Options (change) 5,425 344
Options (change) 5,044 223
Destination 875 860
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $42,099
Total Invoice $65,995 $39,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,582
Model Year20082018
ModelSLKWRX
TrimSLK55 AMGSTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8305hp H4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$70,800$42,099
Adjustments for Features-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,785$42,099
Total Invoice$65,995$39,670
Adjustments for Features-3,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,252$39,670

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
ModelSLKWRX
TrimSLK55 AMGSTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,525$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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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