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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $69,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $64,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLBRZBRZ
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedtS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $26,995 $31,690
Wood trim     0 0    
Performance Package         1,195  
Universal garage door opener         110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         244 244
Wood trim     0 0    
Performance Package         1,060  
Universal garage door opener         72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         157 157
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,549 354
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,289 229
Destination 875 875 875 875 860 860
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $30,854 $34,709
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $29,144 $32,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,808
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLBRZBRZ
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedtS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$30,854$34,709
Adjustments for Features-14,845-17,545-16,195-17,6450-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,830$125,030$122,280$180,530$30,854$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$3,680
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$29,144$32,779
Adjustments for Features-13,828-16,347-15,090-16,4320-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,952$116,491$113,935$168,114$29,144$32,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,539$33,983$88,162$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelSLSLSLSLBRZBRZ
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedtS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler     $400
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$18,795$21,495$20,145$21,595$3,950$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,845$17,545$16,195$17,645$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,828-16,347-15,090-16,4320-165

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20092018
ModelSLBRZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in101.2 in
Length180.4 in166.7 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height51.1 in50.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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