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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $19,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $18,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacySLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Limited Package 3,300        
Navigation system 2,000   1,200 1,200 1,200
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
CD changer, remote     450 450 450
Limited Package 3,017        
Navigation system 1,830   1,116 1,116 1,116
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Rear spoiler 292 292      
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
CD changer, remote     418 418 418
Options (change) 5,949 649 8,055 8,055 4,490
Options (change) 5,308 461 7,489 7,489 4,174
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $53,080 $58,380 $69,865
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $49,424 $54,352 $65,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,034
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacySLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp H6243hp H4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,239$35,939$53,080$58,380$69,865
Adjustments for Features-5750-4,325-5,375-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$48,755$53,005$64,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$49,424$54,352$65,125
Adjustments for Features-5340-4,027-5,004-5,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$45,397$49,348$59,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0$3,951$14,485

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacySLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop $100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,425$5,850$10,175$11,225$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$4,325$5,375$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-4,027-5,004-5,243

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092008
ModelLegacySLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length186.2 in160.7 in
Width68.1 in70.4 in
Height56.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested174058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested174058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

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