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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: $17,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $16,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacySLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Rear spoiler 389 389 375 375  
Navigation system 2,000        
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
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Rear spoiler 292 292 349 349  
Navigation system 1,830        
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
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 5,949 649 7,365 6,595 3,630
Options (change) 5,308 461 6,851 6,135 3,377
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $50,740 $62,270 $72,005
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $47,251 $57,974 $67,027

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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: $12,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,938
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacySLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp H6243hp H4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,239$35,939$50,740$62,270$72,005
Adjustments for Features-5750-5,315-6,465-7,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$45,425$55,805$64,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$10,380$19,190
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$47,251$57,974$67,027
Adjustments for Features-5340-4,950-6,019-6,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$42,301$51,955$60,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0$9,654$17,847

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacySLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 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 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop $100   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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
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 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$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,050$10,365$11,515$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$5,315$6,465$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-4,950-6,019-6,879

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacySLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length186.2 in162.8 in
Width68.1 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested81564%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested81564%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

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