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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: $28,247 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $20,468 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $19,169 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 350 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 990 | 990 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 326 | 326 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 921 | 921 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Options (change) | 927 | 1,068 | 3,840 | 3,070 | 1,480 |
| Options (change) | 648 | 739 | 3,573 | 2,857 | 1,377 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $28,247 | $29,588 | $48,715 | $61,645 | $73,305 |
| Total Invoice | $26,203 | $27,480 | $45,372 | $57,397 | $68,239 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,153 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,215 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,247 | $29,588 | $48,715 | $61,645 | $73,305 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -6,215 | -7,365 | -9,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,347 | $29,588 | $42,500 | $54,280 | $63,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,241 | $0 | $11,780 | $21,250 |
| Total Invoice | $26,203 | $27,480 | $45,372 | $57,397 | $68,239 |
| Adjustments for Features | -835 | 0 | -5,789 | -6,857 | -8,895 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,368 | $27,480 | $39,583 | $50,540 | $59,344 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,112 | $0 | $10,957 | $19,761 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | ||||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,900 | $6,000 | $12,215 | $13,365 | $15,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $6,215 | $7,365 | $9,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -835 | 0 | -5,789 | -6,857 | -8,895 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | SLK |
| 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 | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,242 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 SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| 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% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
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