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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: $21,585 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $20,180 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 350 | 350 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 326 | 326 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Options (change) | 840 | 1,068 | 1,840 | 1,070 | 720 |
| Options (change) | 592 | 739 | 1,712 | 996 | 670 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $28,180 | $29,608 | $49,765 | $61,195 | $74,245 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $46,347 | $56,977 | $69,113 |
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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: $15,135 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,171 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T9 | 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 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 | 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 | $28,180 | $29,608 | $49,765 | $61,195 | $74,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -7,090 | -7,955 | -9,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,540 | $29,608 | $42,675 | $53,240 | $64,715 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $10,565 | $22,040 |
| Total Invoice | $26,167 | $27,500 | $46,347 | $56,977 | $69,113 |
| Adjustments for Features | -594 | 0 | -6,603 | -7,407 | -8,871 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,573 | $27,500 | $39,744 | $49,570 | $60,242 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $0 | $9,826 | $20,498 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| 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 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | $150 | $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 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,165 | $6,525 | $13,615 | $14,480 | $16,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $7,090 | $7,955 | $9,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -594 | 0 | -6,603 | -7,407 | -8,871 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| 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 SLK300
| 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% |
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