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

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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,040

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $34,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $32,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelWRXCLSCLS
TrimSTI LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,495 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $36,355 $63,194 $87,002
Navigation Package 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Navigation Package 1,331    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 1,750 5,705 4,970
Options (change) 1,494 5,305 4,622
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $41,040 $75,830 $101,995
Total Invoice $38,644 $70,674 $95,099

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,693
Model Year201520082008
ModelWRXCLSCLS
TrimSTI LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,040$75,830$101,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$72,250$96,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,465
Total Invoice$38,644$70,674$95,099
Adjustments for Features0-3,337-4,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,644$67,337$90,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,839

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520082008
ModelWRXCLSCLS
TrimSTI LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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, passenger 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, 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
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,225$9,805$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,337-4,923

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152008
ModelWRXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.4 in
Length180.9 in193.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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