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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $20,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,668

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $40,478 $52,289
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,300 1,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 700 700
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350
Proximity key     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Special Appearance Package 835 835    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079    
Navigation system 1,085 1,085    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 651 651
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326
Proximity key     605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 5,545 5,545 11,890 11,120
Options (change) 4,562 4,562 11,061 10,345
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $35,465 $38,465 $56,340 $68,270
Total Invoice $32,668 $35,421 $52,464 $63,559

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,861
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,465$38,465$56,340$68,270
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,325-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,365$38,465$52,015$62,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$10,780
Total Invoice$32,668$35,421$52,464$63,559
Adjustments for Features-920-4,027-5,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,576$35,421$48,437$58,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,690$7,590$11,915$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,325$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,027-5,097

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142014
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length189.0 in162.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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