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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
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 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heating Package     980 980  
Premium II Package     3,995 3,995 1,410
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front     720 720 720
Special Appearance Package 835 835      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079      
Navigation system 1,085 1,085 1,116 1,116 1,116
Heating Package     911 911  
Premium II Package     3,715 3,715 1,311
iPod integration     349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front     670 670 670
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 7,980 7,980 4,415
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 7,420 7,420 4,105
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $53,005 $58,305 $69,790
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $49,355 $54,283 $65,056

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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: $17,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,687
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,960$37,960$53,005$58,305$69,790
Adjustments for Features-1000-485-1,535-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$37,960$52,520$56,770$68,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$49,355$54,283$65,056
Adjustments for Features-920-452-1,429-1,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$35,061$48,903$52,854$63,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$3,951$14,489

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
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 air vents$100$100   
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
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
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
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   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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
Total Value of Features$9,165$9,065$9,550$10,600$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$485$1,535$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-452-1,429-1,664

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142008
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in95.7 in
Length189.0 in160.7 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height65.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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