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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Limited Package 5,000          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Premium Package       1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package       1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690 690
Heated front seats       690 690  
Entertainment Package       1,700 1,700  
CD changer, remote       430 430 430
Limited Package 4,538          
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,116 1,116  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Premium Package       1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package       1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642 642
Heated front seats       642 642  
Entertainment Package       1,581 1,581  
CD changer, remote       400 400 400
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 7,210 7,210 2,590
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 6,706 6,706 2,409
Destination 695 695 695 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $50,885 $54,935 $66,165
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $47,378 $51,145 $61,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,472
Model Year200920092009200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$50,885$54,935$66,165
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,025-2,850-2,850-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,525$33,842$48,035$52,085$62,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$3,592$0$4,050$14,880
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$47,378$51,145$61,679
Adjustments for Features0-23-955-2,654-2,653-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$32,031$31,536$44,724$48,492$58,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,779$3,284$0$3,768$13,925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200920092009200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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   
Roof rack$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
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 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio   $200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, 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
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$7,500$7,525$8,525$10,350$10,350$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,025$2,850$2,850$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-955-2,654-2,653-3,030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092006
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested307553%
Total Not Requested275047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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