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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: $35,590

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $57,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,228

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $53,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelWRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,395 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $28,601 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165        
Cargo net 55        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850 2,850    
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Rearview camera   750      
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633        
Universal garage door opener 56        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107        
Cargo net 36        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650 2,650    
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Rearview camera   698      
Options (change) 4,400 4,025 3,275 425 425
Options (change) 3,832 3,743 3,045 395 395
Destination 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $35,590 $92,600 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $33,228 $86,249 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,323
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelWRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp H4382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$35,590$92,600$134,150$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-9,470-13,520-13,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$88,630$124,680$134,980$184,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,050$46,350$96,225
Total Invoice$33,228$86,249$125,030$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,698-8,826-12,598-12,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,228$82,551$116,204$125,778$172,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,653$43,227$89,617

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

Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelWRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
PIN Code Access$10    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,010$10,980$16,480$20,530$20,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970$9,470$13,520$13,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,698-8,826-12,598-12,522

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

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.9 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested227564%
Total Not Requested126036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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