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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: $25,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $23,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLK
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $44,314 $49,569
Limited Package 5,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Metal pedals     149    
Multimedia Package       2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package       2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Automatic climate control, front       760 760
Limited Package 4,538        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Metal pedals     94    
Multimedia Package       2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package       2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Automatic climate control, front       707 707
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,226 6,960 6,960
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 6,474 6,474
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $55,485 $61,135
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $51,663 $56,918

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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: $21,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,905
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLK
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$55,485$61,135
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-3,765-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$51,720$56,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$4,600
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$51,663$56,918
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-3,506-4,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$48,157$52,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLK
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $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$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,525$7,600$10,165$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$3,765$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-3,506-4,483

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092011
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 seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
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 sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267546%
Total Not Requested315054%

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%

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