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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: $31,529

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,507

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Universal garage door opener 284 284      
Lighting Package     990 990 990
Premium Package     1,200 1,200 1,470
Comfort Package     1,300 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Satellite radio     500 500 500
Heated front seats     690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link     925 925 925
Universal garage door opener 184 184      
Lighting Package     921 921 921
Premium Package     1,116 1,116 1,367
Comfort Package     1,209 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Satellite radio     465 465 465
Heated front seats     642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link     860 860 860
Options (change) 284 284 6,295 6,295 4,575
Options (change) 184 184 5,855 5,855 4,255
Destination 850 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,529 $34,529 $49,970 $54,020 $68,150
Total Invoice $29,507 $32,261 $46,527 $50,294 $63,525

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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: $17,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,080
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,529$34,529$49,970$54,020$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,010-1,010-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,529$34,029$48,960$53,010$65,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$4,050$16,730
Total Invoice$29,507$32,261$46,527$50,294$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-467-940-940-2,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,507$31,794$45,587$49,354$61,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,287$0$3,767$15,645

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162016200620062006
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$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
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 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, 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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,815$9,325$9,325$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,010$1,010$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-467-940-940-2,293

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in95.7 in
Length189.6 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height66.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Comfort 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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

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