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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: $27,735 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $22,270 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,833 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $20,733 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $47,650 | $53,300 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $44,314 | $49,569 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | ||
| Options (change) | 395 | 353 | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| Options (change) | 258 | 230 | 1,377 | 1,377 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,735 | $28,893 | $50,005 | $55,655 |
| Total Invoice | $25,833 | $26,991 | $46,566 | $51,821 |
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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: $19,645 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,289 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 228hp V6 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,735 | $28,893 | $50,005 | $55,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -890 | 0 | -3,515 | -4,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,845 | $28,893 | $46,490 | $51,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,048 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Total Invoice | $25,833 | $26,991 | $46,566 | $51,821 |
| Adjustments for Features | -829 | 0 | -3,273 | -4,251 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,004 | $26,991 | $43,293 | $47,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,987 | $0 | $4,277 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $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 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,965 | $6,075 | $9,590 | $10,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $890 | $0 | $3,515 | $4,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -829 | 0 | -3,273 | -4,251 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| 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 |
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