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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $45,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $41,789

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXCLSCLS
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Navigation system 888 888    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 0 0
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 0 0
Destination 750 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $31,095 $39,445 $76,175 $102,525
Total Invoice $29,206 $37,180 $70,995 $95,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,547
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXCLSCLS
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,095$39,445$76,175$102,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-5,625-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$37,795$70,550$95,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$24,750
Total Invoice$29,206$37,180$70,995$95,591
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-5,242-6,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$35,625$65,753$88,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0$23,102

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXCLSCLS
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,670$5,320$9,295$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$5,625$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555-5,242-6,736

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122011
ModelImpreza / WRXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in112.4 in
Length180.3 in193.0 in
Width68.5 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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