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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,577

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $23,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $40,478 $52,289
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350
Proximity key     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326
Proximity key     605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 1,932 1,932 12,580 11,810
Options (change) 1,542 1,542 11,703 10,987
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $33,577 $36,577 $57,030 $68,960
Total Invoice $31,177 $33,961 $53,106 $64,201

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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: $19,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,139
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,577$36,577$57,030$68,960
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,070-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,577$36,377$52,960$63,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$10,780
Total Invoice$31,177$33,961$53,106$64,201
Adjustments for Features0-186-3,790-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,177$33,775$49,316$59,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,625$12,495$13,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,070$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-3,790-4,860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length180.9 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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