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

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Subaru BRZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $74,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $69,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBRZBRZSLSL
TrimLimitedtSSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $96,395 $130,609
Performance Package 1,195      
Universal garage door opener 110 110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244    
Wood trim       0
Performance Package 1,060      
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,549 354 0 0
Options (change) 1,289 229 0 0
Destination 860 860 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $30,854 $34,709 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $29,144 $32,779 $98,570 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,271
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBRZBRZSLSL
TrimLimitedtSSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine205hp H4205hp H4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,854$34,709$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-175-16,270-17,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,854$34,534$89,555$126,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0$37,040
Total Invoice$29,144$32,779$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-165-15,155-16,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$32,614$83,415$117,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBRZBRZSLSL
TrimLimitedtSSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Power retractable hardtop  $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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,825$19,920$20,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$16,270$17,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-15,155-16,137

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in100.8 in
Length166.7 in180.4 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height50.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

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%

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