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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: $20,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $18,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelCrosstrekSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0i LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,295 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $24,840 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Door sill trim plates 161      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Door sill trim plates 104      
Universal garage door opener 78      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   349 349  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 526 4,365 3,595 3,220
Options (change) 340 4,061 3,345 2,996
Destination 915 875 875 875
Total Price $27,736 $47,740 $59,270 $71,595
Total Invoice $26,095 $44,461 $55,184 $66,646

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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: $16,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,353
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelCrosstrekSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0i LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine152hp H4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,736$47,740$59,270$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,235-4,385-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,736$44,505$54,885$65,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$20,965
Total Invoice$26,095$44,461$55,184$66,646
Adjustments for Features0-3,013-4,083-5,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$41,448$51,101$60,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$19,496

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelCrosstrekSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.0i LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 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   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$10,535$11,685$13,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235$4,385$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013-4,083-5,702

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
ModelCrosstrekSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.9 in95.7 in
Length175.8 in162.8 in
Width71.0 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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