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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: $35,060

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $18,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelWRXWRXSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Navigation Package 2,100        
Door sill trim plates 161        
Universal garage door opener 111 111      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233      
Lighting Package     1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package     990 990  
iPod integration     375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Automatic climate control, front     730 730 730
Navigation Package 1,863        
Door sill trim plates 104        
Universal garage door opener 72 72      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151      
Lighting Package     958 958 958
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package     921 921  
iPod integration     349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Automatic climate control, front     679 679 679
Options (change) 2,605 344 6,825 6,825 5,460
Options (change) 2,190 223 6,348 6,348 5,078
Destination 860 860 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,060 $42,099 $53,650 $58,650 $73,035
Total Invoice $32,758 $39,670 $49,957 $54,607 $68,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,486
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelWRXWRXSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp H4305hp H4228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
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)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,060$42,099$53,650$58,650$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,840-2,890-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$41,124$51,810$55,760$67,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0$3,950$15,845
Total Invoice$32,758$39,670$49,957$54,607$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-919-1,713-2,691-5,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,758$38,751$48,244$51,916$63,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,993$0$3,672$14,797

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelWRXWRXSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers  $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Boost gauge$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$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
Steering-linked headlights$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
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-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  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,610$8,585$9,450$10,500$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,840$2,890$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-1,713-2,691-5,013

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182009
ModelWRXSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in95.7 in
Length180.9 in160.7 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height58.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.09.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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