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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445 500 500 500
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Heated front seats     690 690  
CD changer, remote     430 430 430
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334 465 465 465
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Heated front seats     642 642  
CD changer, remote     400 400 400
Options (change) 840 1,068 3,510 3,510 3,090
Options (change) 592 739 3,265 3,265 2,874
Destination 645 645 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $47,185 $51,235 $66,665
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $43,937 $47,704 $62,144

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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: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,356
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,180$29,608$47,185$51,235$66,665
Adjustments for Features-7400-3,330-3,330-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$29,608$43,855$47,905$60,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0$4,050$16,730
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$43,937$47,704$62,144
Adjustments for Features-6870-3,101-3,101-5,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,480$27,500$40,836$44,603$56,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$3,767$15,640

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
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   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$6,400$9,730$9,730$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$3,330$3,330$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-6870-3,101-3,101-5,668

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in95.7 in
Length176.6 in160.7 in
Width68.3 in70.4 in
Height65.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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