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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: $17,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $42,900 $55,400 $67,990
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $39,897 $51,522 $63,231
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals   149      
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
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Metal pedals   94      
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
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 7,340 6,570 3,630
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 6,828 6,112 3,377
Destination 645 645 905 905 905
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $51,145 $62,875 $72,525
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $47,630 $58,539 $67,513

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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: $13,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,198
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,366$51,145$62,875$72,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,925-6,075-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$46,220$56,800$65,525
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$10,580$19,305
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$47,630$58,539$67,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-4,587-5,656-6,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$43,043$52,883$60,997
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$9,840$17,954

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 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 
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
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
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
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
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,140$10,865$12,015$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,925$6,075$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-4,587-5,656-6,516

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in95.7 in
Length188.7 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.1 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
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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