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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: $35,535

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $44,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $40,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelWRXCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $28,601 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Folding second row seats   440  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 4,345 3,490 2,250
Options (change) 3,796 3,246 2,093
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $35,535 $79,635 $112,145
Total Invoice $33,192 $74,131 $104,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,902
Model Year201620182018
ModelWRXCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,535$79,635$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-6,485-10,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,535$73,150$101,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,410
Total Invoice$33,192$74,131$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,037-9,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,192$68,094$94,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,420

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620182018
ModelWRXCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $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 $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,410$10,895$14,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,485$10,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,037-9,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162018
ModelWRXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length180.9 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested282580%
Total Not Requested71020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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