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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Metal pedals   149      
Multimedia Package     2,850 2,850 2,850
Premium 1 Package     2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     750 750 750
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Metal pedals   94      
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Premium 1 Package     2,372 2,372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     698 698 698
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 6,870 6,870 4,320
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 6,390 6,390 4,018
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $54,645 $59,645 $72,845
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $50,882 $55,532 $67,878

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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: $17,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,778
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,366$54,645$59,645$72,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,500-4,550-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$51,145$55,095$67,695
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$3,950$16,550
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$50,882$55,532$67,878
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-3,259-4,236-4,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$47,623$51,296$63,079
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$3,673$15,456

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $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 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$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
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
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   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,015$10,315$11,365$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,500$4,550$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-3,259-4,236-4,799

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082010
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested75035%
Total Not Requested139065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested75035%
Total Not Requested139065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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