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

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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,896

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $38,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,541

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $35,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXGLGL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $62,570 $85,300
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $58,190 $79,329
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Navigation Package 3,100      
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Cargo tray 71 71 160 160
Cargo net 55 55    
Premium 1 Package     4,280  
Lighting Package     985  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Blind spot warning system     600  
Proximity key     1,140  
Leather seating surfaces     1,930  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Navigation Package 2,751      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Cargo tray 46 46 149 149
Cargo net 36 36    
Premium 1 Package     3,980  
Lighting Package     916  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Blind spot warning system     558  
Proximity key     1,060  
Leather seating surfaces     1,795  
Options (change) 3,706 606 9,815 160
Options (change) 3,145 394 9,128 149
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $34,896 $41,396 $73,260 $86,335
Total Invoice $32,541 $38,939 $68,193 $80,353

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,940
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXGLGL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 980, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$34,896$41,396$73,260$86,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-8,285-11,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,896$40,096$64,975$74,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$9,710
Total Invoice$32,541$38,939$68,193$80,353
Adjustments for Features0-1,223-7,712-10,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,541$37,716$60,481$69,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,175$0$9,029

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXGLGL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
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 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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 third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,125$13,110$16,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$8,285$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,223-7,712-10,843

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length180.9 in200.6 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height58.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested48529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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