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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $21,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $20,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200720072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $43,350 $47,400 $62,500
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $40,316 $44,082 $58,125
Limited Package 2,700          
Stability control 300          
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heating Package       970 970  
Premium II Package       3,650 3,650 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700 700
Automatic climate control, front       710 710 710
CD changer, remote       440 440 440
Limited Package 2,426          
Stability control 275          
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heating Package       902 902  
Premium II Package       3,394 3,394 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front       660 660 660
CD changer, remote       409 409 409
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 7,670 7,670 4,450
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 7,131 7,131 4,137
Destination 645 645 645 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $51,795 $55,845 $69,025
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $48,222 $51,988 $64,337

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,666
Model Year200820082008200720072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT4M5T5M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$51,795$55,845$69,025
Adjustments for Features-5250-1,125-3,085-3,085-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$33,900$33,092$48,710$52,760$64,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,417$0$4,050$15,930
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$48,222$51,988$64,337
Adjustments for Features-4900-1,048-2,872-2,872-4,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,684$31,431$30,819$45,350$49,116$60,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,747$3,135$0$3,766$14,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200820082008200720072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Hood scoop $100    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$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$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $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/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,365$6,840$7,965$9,925$9,925$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$1,125$3,085$3,085$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-4900-1,048-2,872-2,872-4,087

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082007
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length188.7 in160.7 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height63.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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
33.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

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?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested154059%

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?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested154059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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