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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $19,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $18,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 648 648 10,250 9,480 6,540
Options (change) 419 419 9,535 8,819 6,084
Destination 915 915 905 905 905
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $54,055 $65,785 $75,435
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $50,337 $61,246 $70,220

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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: $19,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,869
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,653$37,653$54,055$65,785$75,435
Adjustments for Features0-300-265-1,415-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,653$37,353$53,790$64,370$73,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$50,337$61,246$70,220
Adjustments for Features0-279-247-1,317-2,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,221$34,730$50,090$59,929$68,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$9,839$17,952

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForesterSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
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   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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
Total Value of Features$11,100$11,400$11,365$12,515$13,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$265$1,415$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-247-1,317-2,178

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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