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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: $33,782

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $20,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,650

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172      
Lighting Package         1,010 1,010 1,010
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
Navigation system         1,200 1,200 1,200
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112      
Lighting Package         939 939 939
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
Navigation system         1,116 1,116 1,116
Options (change) 172 172 172 172 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 112 112 112 112 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 915 915 915 915 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,782 $36,482 $37,577 $39,777 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $31,650 $34,091 $35,138 $37,116 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,956
Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,782$36,482$37,577$39,777$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,040-4,040-1,050-2,100-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,782$35,582$33,537$35,737$52,965$57,215$68,450
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$31,650$34,091$35,138$37,116$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-841-3,778-3,770-978-1,955-2,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,650$33,250$31,360$33,346$49,316$53,267$63,804
Cost Above Minimum$290$1,890$0$1,986$0$3,951$14,488

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820182018200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSLKSLKSLK
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual    $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Backup collision intervention  $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200   
Lane departure warning  $200$200   
Lane sway warning  $25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Navigation app$50$50     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0   
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
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$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$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,775$10,675$13,815$13,815$10,825$11,875$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,040$4,040$1,050$2,100$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-841-3,778-3,770-978-1,955-2,191

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182008
ModelOutbackSLK
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in95.7 in
Length189.9 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height66.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,623 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%
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
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
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
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
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
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
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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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