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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: $29,798 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $20,617 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $19,347 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 650 | 650 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,050 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 326 | 326 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | |||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 605 | 605 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,837 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,108 | 2,741 | 2,490 | 1,720 | 3,770 |
| Options (change) | 2,580 | 2,308 | 2,317 | 1,601 | 3,507 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $29,798 | $31,631 | $50,415 | $61,845 | $77,295 |
| Total Invoice | $27,605 | $29,412 | $46,952 | $57,582 | $71,950 |
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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 / Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,267 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,364 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,798 | $31,631 | $50,415 | $61,845 | $77,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -5,350 | -6,215 | -8,505 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,798 | $31,396 | $45,065 | $55,630 | $68,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $10,565 | $23,725 |
| Total Invoice | $27,605 | $29,412 | $46,952 | $57,582 | $71,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -219 | -4,983 | -5,787 | -7,917 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,605 | $29,193 | $41,969 | $51,795 | $64,033 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,588 | $0 | $9,826 | $22,064 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $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 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,815 | $7,050 | $12,165 | $13,030 | $15,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $5,350 | $6,215 | $8,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -219 | -4,983 | -5,787 | -7,917 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 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% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 44% |
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