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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: $17,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelWRXWRXSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Navigation Package 2,100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233      
Door sill trim plates 161        
Universal garage door opener 111 111      
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Navigation Package 1,863        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151      
Door sill trim plates 104        
Universal garage door opener 72 72      
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     349 349  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 2,605 344 9,105 8,335 5,370
Options (change) 2,190 223 8,470 7,754 4,996
Destination 860 860 875 875 875
Total Price $35,060 $42,099 $52,480 $64,010 $73,745
Total Invoice $32,758 $39,670 $48,870 $59,593 $68,646

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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: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,335
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelWRXWRXSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp H4305hp H4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,060$42,099$52,480$64,010$73,745
Adjustments for Features0-975-5,130-6,280-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$41,124$47,350$57,730$66,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0$10,380$19,190
Total Invoice$32,758$39,670$48,870$59,593$68,646
Adjustments for Features0-919-4,777-5,847-6,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,758$38,751$44,093$53,746$61,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,993$0$9,653$17,846

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelWRXWRXSLKSLKSLK
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 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   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
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
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$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$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
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$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,735$6,710$10,865$12,015$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$5,130$6,280$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-4,777-5,847-6,707

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,277 lb.3,242 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 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 SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

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