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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,591

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $22,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,342

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $20,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXR-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $52,690
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $49,002
Navigation Package 3,100    
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Cargo tray 71 71 85
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Xenon HID headlights     985
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Navigation Package 2,751    
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Cargo tray 46 46 79
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Xenon HID headlights     916
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 3,401 301 3,630
Options (change) 2,946 195 3,377
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $34,591 $41,091 $57,195
Total Invoice $32,342 $38,740 $53,254

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,226
Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXR-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$34,591$41,091$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,591$39,791$54,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0
Total Invoice$32,342$38,740$53,254
Adjustments for Features0-1,226-2,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,342$37,514$50,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,172$0

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

Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXR-Class
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,710$8,010$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,226-2,686

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

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in126.6 in
Length180.9 in203.1 in
Width70.7 in77.1 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.042.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.085.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested75045%
Total Not Requested93555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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