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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: $31,761 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $26,454 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $24,907 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $47,950 | $60,300 |
| Base Invoice | $26,186 | $28,084 | $44,594 | $56,079 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 7,500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 7,100 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 326 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 6,975 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 6,603 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,041 | 2,673 | 9,340 | 7,820 |
| Options (change) | 2,388 | 2,112 | 8,687 | 7,273 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $31,761 | $33,393 | $58,215 | $69,045 |
| Total Invoice | $29,299 | $30,921 | $54,206 | $64,277 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,264 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,281 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,761 | $33,393 | $58,215 | $69,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -8,190 | -11,055 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,761 | $33,218 | $50,025 | $57,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 | $7,965 |
| Total Invoice | $29,299 | $30,921 | $54,206 | $64,277 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -162 | -7,626 | -10,292 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,299 | $30,759 | $46,580 | $53,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,460 | $0 | $7,405 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $7,515 | $7,690 | $15,705 | $18,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $8,190 | $11,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -162 | -7,626 | -10,292 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | SLC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 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% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 3415 | 72% |
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