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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $103,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,680

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $95,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelWRXS-ClassS-Class
TrimSTI LimitedAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,495 $143,250 $224,650
Base Invoice $36,355 $133,223 $208,925
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Navigation Package 1,500    
Cargo net 55    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Navigation Package 1,331    
Cargo net 36    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Options (change) 1,805 0 0
Options (change) 1,530 0 0
Destination 795 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,095 $144,175 $227,675
Total Invoice $38,680 $134,148 $211,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,205
Model Year201520162016
ModelWRXS-ClassS-Class
TrimSTI LimitedAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine305hp H4577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$41,095$144,175$227,675
Adjustments for Features0-12,105-25,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$132,070$202,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70,350
Total Invoice$38,680$134,148$211,950
Adjustments for Features0-11,263-23,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,680$122,885$188,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65,554

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

Model Year201520162016
ModelWRXS-ClassS-Class
TrimSTI LimitedAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Animal detection, night  $50
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Night vision  $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated second row armrests  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather headliner  $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$19,405$32,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,105$25,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,263-23,511

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

Model Year20152016
ModelWRXS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.9 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height58.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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