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

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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,040

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $35,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,811

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $32,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXSLK
TrimSTISTI LimitedSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,495 $38,495 $67,500
Base Invoice $32,635 $36,355 $62,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Lighting Package     1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150
Automatic climate control, front     760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Proximity key     650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Lighting Package     1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000
Automatic climate control, front     707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Proximity key     605
Options (change) 2,750 1,750 5,370
Options (change) 2,381 1,494 4,996
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $38,040 $41,040 $73,745
Total Invoice $35,811 $38,644 $68,646

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,049
Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXSLK
TrimSTISTI LimitedSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine305hp H4305hp H4415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$38,040$41,040$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$39,790$66,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$35,811$38,644$68,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-6,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,811$37,467$61,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,656$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXSLK
TrimSTISTI LimitedSLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,550$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-6,786

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20152012
ModelWRXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length180.9 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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