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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,960

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $67,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $62,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009201820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLWRXWRXWRX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587
Wood trim     0 0      
Universal garage door opener         111 111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         233 233 233
Door sill trim plates         161    
Wood trim     0 0      
Universal garage door opener         72 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         151 151 151
Door sill trim plates         104    
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 505 344 344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 327 223 223
Destination 875 875 875 875 860 860 860
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $32,960 $37,299 $42,099
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $30,895 $35,206 $39,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,396
Model Year2009200920092009201820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLWRXWRXWRX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT7T5T7T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$32,960$37,299$42,099
Adjustments for Features-12,545-15,245-13,895-15,345-2100-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,130$127,330$124,580$182,830$32,750$37,299$39,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,200$36,450$94,700$0$4,549$7,164
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$30,895$35,206$39,670
Adjustments for Features-11,686-14,204-12,947-14,290-1970-2,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,094$118,634$116,078$170,256$30,698$35,206$37,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,540$33,984$88,162$0$4,508$6,913

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2009200920092009201820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLWRXWRXWRX
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000   
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10 $10
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
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$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   
Blind spot warning system      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
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   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125$125
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$75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential     $275$275
Limited-slip front differential     $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200$200
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300   
Hood scoop    $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Sunroof    $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500 
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years      $0
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Compass    $0$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$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $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$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$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$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$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150   
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   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$19,095$21,795$20,445$21,895$6,760$6,550$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,545$15,245$13,895$15,345$210$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,686-14,204-12,947-14,290-1970-2,059

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
ModelSLWRX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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