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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: $61,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,228

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $57,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
ModelWRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,395 $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $28,601 $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165            
Universal garage door opener 85            
Cargo net 55            
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107            
Universal garage door opener 56            
Cargo net 36            
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Options (change) 4,400 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 3,832 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 795 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $35,590 $97,155 $97,855 $99,855 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $33,228 $90,488 $91,139 $92,999 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165

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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: $52,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,161
Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
ModelWRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp H4275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$35,590$97,155$97,855$99,855$144,855$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,695-9,395-7,645-11,495-17,045-17,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$89,460$88,460$92,210$133,360$146,760$197,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,750$44,900$58,300$109,500
Total Invoice$33,228$90,488$91,139$92,999$134,849$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-7,167-8,750-7,120-10,701-15,877-15,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,228$83,321$82,389$85,879$124,148$136,707$184,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,490$41,759$54,318$101,907

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

Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
ModelWRXS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimLimitedS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$1700 $1700    
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25      
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250$250
PIN Code Access$10      
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$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$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane sway warning$25      
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50      
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
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$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75      
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,985$13,680$15,380$13,630$17,480$23,030$23,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,695$9,395$7,645$11,495$17,045$17,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,167-8,750-7,120-10,701-15,877-15,869

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

Model Year20162013
ModelWRXS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in124.6 in
Length180.9 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,631 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 in59.9 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 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.4 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 information25Yes
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 system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested270076%
Total Not Requested83524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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