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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: $30,610

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $24,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $23,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $46,900 $51,900 $66,650
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $43,617 $48,267 $61,985
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 750 750  
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
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121      
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 698 698  
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) 6,540 5,540 7,620 7,620 4,320
Options (change) 5,765 4,916 7,088 7,088 4,018
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,610 $34,610 $55,395 $60,395 $72,845
Total Invoice $28,479 $32,151 $51,580 $56,230 $67,878

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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: $20,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,237
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,610$34,610$55,395$60,395$72,845
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,150-5,200-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$33,660$51,245$55,195$67,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$3,950$15,900
Total Invoice$28,479$32,151$51,580$56,230$67,878
Adjustments for Features0-883-3,864-4,841-5,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,479$31,268$47,716$51,389$62,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,789$0$3,673$14,851

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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   
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   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$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   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$5,665$6,615$9,815$10,865$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,150$5,200$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-3,864-4,841-5,311

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,390 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested121528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested114053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested114053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95094%
Total Not Requested656%

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