Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,610

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,124

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 700 700 850
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Garmin Map Pilot     650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium 2 Package         3,050
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 651 651 791
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Garmin Map Pilot     605 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Premium 2 Package         2,837
Options (change) 6,540 5,540 3,190 2,420 4,620
Options (change) 5,765 4,916 2,968 2,252 4,298
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Total Price $30,610 $34,610 $51,115 $62,545 $78,145
Total Invoice $28,479 $32,151 $47,603 $58,233 $72,741

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SLK dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,587
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$30,610$34,610$51,115$62,545$78,145
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,945-6,810-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$33,660$45,170$55,735$69,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$10,565$23,875
Total Invoice$28,479$32,151$47,603$58,233$72,741
Adjustments for Features0-883-5,537-6,341-8,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,479$31,268$42,066$51,892$64,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,789$0$9,826$22,204

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i3.6RSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  $125
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  $0
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information  $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$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
Neck-level heating, front seats   $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 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$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$6,490$11,485$12,350$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,945$6,810$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-5,537-6,341-8,471

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length188.2 in162.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.