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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: $38,865

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $38,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,576

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $35,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelSLKWRXWRX
TrimAMG SLK55STISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,600 $35,195 $39,995
Base Invoice $67,518 $33,286 $37,750
Premium 2 Package 3,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Navigation Package   2,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Premium 2 Package 2,837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Navigation Package   2,307  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Options (change) 3,770 2,850 250
Options (change) 3,507 2,470 163
Destination 925 820 820
Total Price $77,295 $38,865 $41,065
Total Invoice $71,950 $36,576 $38,733

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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: $30,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,016
Model Year201620172017
ModelSLKWRXWRX
TrimAMG SLK55STISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$77,295$38,865$41,065
Adjustments for Features-7,9050-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,390$38,865$40,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$71,950$36,576$38,733
Adjustments for Features-7,3580-896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,592$36,576$37,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,261

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201620172017
ModelSLKWRXWRX
TrimAMG SLK55STISTI 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
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Hood scoop $100$100
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$14,140$6,235$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,905$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3580-896

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162017
ModelSLKWRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in104.3 in
Length162.8 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested46029%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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