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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: $28,180 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $24,035 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $22,456 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $45,950 | $50,950 | $65,700 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $42,734 | $47,384 | $61,101 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Heating Package | 990 | 990 | |||
| Premium I Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Heating Package | 921 | 921 | |||
| Premium I Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 679 | 679 | 679 | ||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 5,390 | 5,390 | 1,450 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 5,014 | 5,014 | 1,349 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $52,215 | $57,215 | $69,025 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $48,623 | $53,273 | $64,325 |
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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: $19,120 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,877 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 | 355hp 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, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $52,215 | $57,215 | $69,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -5,555 | -6,605 | -6,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $46,660 | $50,610 | $62,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $3,950 | $15,510 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $48,623 | $53,273 | $64,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -5,173 | -6,150 | -6,388 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $43,450 | $47,123 | $57,937 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $3,673 | $14,487 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | 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 window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,315 | $5,675 | $11,230 | $12,280 | $12,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $5,555 | $6,605 | $6,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -5,173 | -6,150 | -6,388 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.6 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 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1590 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1590 | 68% |
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