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

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $15,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $14,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,295 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $29,058 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Universal garage door opener 77      
Rear spoiler 380 350 350  
Navigation system 2,000      
Becker Map Pilot   800 800 800
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Universal garage door opener 50      
Rear spoiler 285 326 326  
Navigation system 1,823      
Becker Map Pilot   744 744 744
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Options (change) 2,457 4,640 3,870 2,280
Options (change) 2,158 4,317 3,601 2,121
Destination 625 925 925 925
Total Price $34,377 $49,515 $62,445 $74,105
Total Invoice $31,841 $46,116 $58,141 $68,983

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,143
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp H6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,377$49,515$62,445$74,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,510-6,660-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$44,005$55,785$65,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$21,250
Total Invoice$31,841$46,116$58,141$68,983
Adjustments for Features0-5,132-6,201-8,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$40,984$51,940$60,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956$19,761

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
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
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $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
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
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
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,950$11,460$12,610$14,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510$6,660$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,132-6,201-8,238

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length186.2 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 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
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
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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