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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,466

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $14,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,825

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $13,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelWRXE-Class (2-door)
TrimSTIE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,095 $56,590
Base Invoice $34,123 $52,629
Type RA 12,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Universal garage door opener 111  
Bodyside moldings 267  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Type RA 11,446  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Universal garage door opener 72  
Bodyside moldings 173  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 13,511 7,470
Options (change) 11,842 6,947
Destination 860 875
Total Price $50,466 $64,935
Total Invoice $46,825 $60,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,800
Model Year20182012
ModelWRXE-Class (2-door)
TrimSTIE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine310hp H4402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$50,466$64,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,466$60,825
Total Invoice$46,825$60,451
Adjustments for Features0-3,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,825$56,625

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182012
ModelWRXE-Class (2-door)
TrimSTIE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $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 
Carbon fiber roof$0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler$400 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,385$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,826

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182012
ModelWRXE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Type RA
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Short-throw shifter (optional)250No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Sport exhaust0No
Cold air intake (optional)0No
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler200No
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber roof0No
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6000
290 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested66029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72531%
Total Not Requested159069%

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