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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $26,782 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $24,979 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $47,000 | $59,200 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $43,710 | $55,056 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 3,790 | 3,790 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,490 | 4,490 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,390 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Premium 3 Package | 3,525 | 3,525 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 4,175 | 4,175 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,153 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Options (change) | 648 | 648 | 13,510 | 9,350 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 419 | 12,565 | 8,696 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $61,435 | $69,475 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $57,200 | $64,677 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,042 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,566 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $61,435 | $69,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -4,740 | -4,540 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,653 | $37,353 | $56,695 | $64,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $8,240 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $57,200 | $64,677 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -4,413 | -4,226 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,221 | $34,730 | $52,787 | $60,451 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $7,664 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,975 | $10,275 | $14,715 | $14,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $4,740 | $4,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -4,413 | -4,226 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| 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 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 59% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 11% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 59% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 11% |
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