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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: $30,679 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $19,956 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $18,671 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $43,950 | $57,650 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $40,874 | $53,615 | $65,937 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Becker Map Pilot | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 326 | 326 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Becker Map Pilot | 744 | 744 | 744 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | 707 | 707 | 707 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,009 | 1,641 | 5,760 | 4,990 | 3,250 |
| Options (change) | 1,617 | 1,341 | 5,358 | 4,642 | 3,023 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $30,679 | $32,311 | $50,635 | $63,565 | $75,075 |
| Total Invoice | $28,486 | $30,108 | $47,157 | $59,182 | $69,885 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,606 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,620 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 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 | $30,679 | $32,311 | $50,635 | $63,565 | $75,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -4,350 | -5,500 | -7,240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,679 | $32,136 | $46,285 | $58,065 | $67,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 | $11,780 | $21,550 |
| Total Invoice | $28,486 | $30,108 | $47,157 | $59,182 | $69,885 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -4,051 | -5,121 | -6,739 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,486 | $29,945 | $43,106 | $54,061 | $63,146 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,459 | $0 | $10,955 | $20,040 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SLK250 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,665 | $6,840 | $11,015 | $12,165 | $13,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $4,350 | $5,500 | $7,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -4,051 | -5,121 | -6,739 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| 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% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Automatic climate control, front | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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