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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: $29,770

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $18,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Entertainment Package     1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio         500
Limited Package 3,964 3,115      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,116 1,116  
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Entertainment Package     1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio         465
Options (change) 5,850 4,850 6,405 6,405 3,585
Options (change) 5,258 4,409 5,957 5,957 3,334
Destination 725 725 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,770 $33,770 $50,080 $54,130 $67,160
Total Invoice $27,831 $31,503 $46,629 $50,396 $62,604

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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: $17,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,368
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,770$33,770$50,080$54,130$67,160
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,610-2,610-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$32,820$47,470$51,520$62,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$27,831$31,503$46,629$50,396$62,604
Adjustments for Features0-886-2,430-2,430-4,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,831$30,617$44,199$47,966$58,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$0$3,767$14,201

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $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$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
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   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,540$9,200$9,200$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,610$2,610$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-2,430-2,430-4,204

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length188.2 in160.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height65.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305067%
Total Not Requested151533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested257570%
Total Not Requested112530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%

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