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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,180 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $23,055 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $21,552 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $48,400 | $61,350 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $45,012 | $57,056 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 326 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 1,840 | 720 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 1,712 | 670 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $51,235 | $63,065 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $47,719 | $58,721 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,930 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,982 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $51,235 | $63,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -8,765 | -10,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $42,470 | $52,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $10,390 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $47,719 | $58,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -8,164 | -9,502 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $39,555 | $49,219 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $9,664 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,265 | $6,625 | $15,390 | $16,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $8,765 | $10,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -8,164 | -9,502 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | SLC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
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