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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: $32,144 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $16,526 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,958 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $15,360 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $42,900 | $46,950 | $61,500 |
| Base Invoice | $28,785 | $31,569 | $39,897 | $43,664 | $57,195 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,470 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 690 | 690 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,367 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 642 | 642 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | ||
| Options (change) | 499 | 499 | 4,995 | 4,995 | 4,575 |
| Options (change) | 323 | 323 | 4,646 | 4,646 | 4,255 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $32,144 | $35,144 | $48,670 | $52,720 | $68,150 |
| Total Invoice | $29,958 | $32,742 | $45,318 | $49,085 | $63,525 |
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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: $17,296 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,078 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,144 | $35,144 | $48,670 | $52,720 | $68,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -770 | -970 | 0 | 0 | -2,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,374 | $34,174 | $48,670 | $52,720 | $65,400 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $4,050 | $16,730 |
| Total Invoice | $29,958 | $32,742 | $45,318 | $49,085 | $63,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -718 | -904 | 0 | 0 | -2,563 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,240 | $31,838 | $45,318 | $49,085 | $60,962 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,598 | $0 | $3,767 | $15,644 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| 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 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,775 | $8,975 | $8,005 | $8,005 | $10,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $770 | $970 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -718 | -904 | 0 | 0 | -2,563 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | SLK |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 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 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 37% |
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