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

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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,520

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,296

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $36,968 $45,105
Navigation Package 3,100      
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Lighting Package     890 890
Trim Package     2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Appearance Package       950
Proximity key       1,080
Navigation Package 2,751      
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Lighting Package     828 828
Trim Package     2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Appearance Package       884
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 3,330 230 7,600 6,640
Options (change) 2,900 149 7,069 6,176
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $34,520 $41,020 $48,125 $55,915
Total Invoice $32,296 $38,694 $44,812 $52,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,231
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 980, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/65-17255/50-19
Total Price$34,520$41,020$48,125$55,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,380-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,520$39,820$46,745$54,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$0$7,365
Total Invoice$32,296$38,694$44,812$52,056
Adjustments for Features0-1,132-1,285-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,296$37,562$43,527$50,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,266$0$6,849

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXM-ClassM-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedML350ML500
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$5,660$6,860$7,040$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,380$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132-1,285-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20162006
ModelWRXM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length180.9 in188.5 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.072.4 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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested81048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested102569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
255/50WR19 tires400No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%

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