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

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,736

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $21,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $19,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelCrosstrekSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0i LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,295 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $24,840 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Door sill trim plates 161      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Door sill trim plates 104      
Universal garage door opener 78      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Options (change) 526 3,795 3,795 2,815
Options (change) 340 3,528 3,528 2,617
Destination 915 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,736 $48,820 $54,120 $68,190
Total Invoice $26,095 $45,463 $50,391 $63,568

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,056
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelCrosstrekSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0i LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine152hp H4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,736$48,820$54,120$68,190
Adjustments for Features0-335-1,385-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,736$48,485$52,735$64,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,830
Total Invoice$26,095$45,463$50,391$63,568
Adjustments for Features0-312-1,290-3,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$45,151$49,101$59,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$14,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelCrosstrekSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0i LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$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   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$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$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,775$9,110$10,160$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335$1,385$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312-1,290-3,612

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182008
ModelCrosstrekSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.9 in95.7 in
Length175.8 in160.7 in
Width71.0 in70.4 in
Height63.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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