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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI   
Difference: $37,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,064

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI   
Difference: $34,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSLK
TrimWRX STIWRX STI LimitedSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,095 $37,445 $68,925
Base Invoice $32,263 $35,379 $64,100
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Becker Map Pilot     800
Lighting Package     1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Automatic climate control, front     760
Navigation system 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Becker Map Pilot     744
Lighting Package     1,293
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Automatic climate control, front     707
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 3,670
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 3,414
Destination 750 750 925
Total Price $36,095 $39,445 $73,520
Total Invoice $34,064 $37,180 $68,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,783
Model Year201220122014
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSLK
TrimWRX STIWRX STI LimitedSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine305hp H4305hp H4415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,095$39,445$73,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-9,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$38,420$64,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0
Total Invoice$34,064$37,180$68,439
Adjustments for Features0-966-8,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,064$36,214$59,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220122014
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXSLK
TrimWRX STIWRX STI LimitedSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Hood scoop$100$100 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,525$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966-8,592

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
ModelImpreza / WRXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.1 in95.7 in
Length180.3 in162.8 in
Width68.5 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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