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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: $27,735

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $21,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,833

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $20,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     750 750 750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     698 698 698
Options (change) 395 623 1,470 1,470 1,470
Options (change) 258 405 1,368 1,368 1,368
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $27,735 $29,163 $49,245 $54,245 $69,995
Total Invoice $25,833 $27,166 $45,860 $50,510 $65,228

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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: $19,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,769
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6T7T7
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)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$29,163$49,245$54,245$69,995
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,065-4,115-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$29,163$46,180$50,130$63,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$3,950$16,960
Total Invoice$25,833$27,166$45,860$50,510$65,228
Adjustments for Features-5960-2,854-3,832-6,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,237$27,166$43,006$46,678$58,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$3,672$15,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 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  
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
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
Intermittent wipers  $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $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
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
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$7,165$6,525$9,590$10,640$13,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,065$4,115$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-2,854-3,832-6,388

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082010
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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