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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: $31,482 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $18,283 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,341 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $17,006 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $47,000 | $59,200 | $72,600 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $43,710 | $55,056 | $67,518 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||||
| Options (change) | 537 | 537 | 1,840 | 1,070 | 720 |
| Options (change) | 347 | 347 | 1,712 | 996 | 670 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $31,482 | $34,482 | $49,765 | $61,195 | $74,245 |
| Total Invoice | $29,341 | $32,124 | $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 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,458 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,375 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 241hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 415hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 8 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,482 | $34,482 | $49,765 | $61,195 | $74,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -2,825 | -3,690 | -5,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,482 | $34,282 | $46,940 | $57,505 | $68,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $10,565 | $22,040 |
| Total Invoice | $29,341 | $32,124 | $46,347 | $56,977 | $69,113 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -186 | -2,631 | -3,436 | -4,901 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,341 | $31,938 | $43,716 | $53,541 | $64,212 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,597 | $0 | $9,825 | $20,496 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK300 | SLK350 | AMG SLK55 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 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 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,615 | $8,815 | $11,440 | $12,305 | $13,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $2,825 | $3,690 | $5,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -186 | -2,631 | -3,436 | -4,901 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 51.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,242 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 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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