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

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Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,040

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $66,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,811

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $61,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelWRXWRXSLSLSL
TrimSTISTI LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,495 $38,495 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $32,635 $36,355 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165      
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,750 1,750 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,381 1,494 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $38,040 $41,040 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $35,811 $38,644 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,075
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelWRXWRXSLSLSL
TrimSTISTI LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine305hp H4305hp H4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,040$41,040$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-11,495-12,845-14,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$39,790$93,280$129,680$187,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$36,400$94,650
Total Invoice$35,811$38,644$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-10,707-11,968-13,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,811$37,467$86,886$120,823$175,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,656$0$33,937$88,115

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelWRXWRXSLSLSL
TrimSTISTI LimitedSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275   
Limited-slip front differential$500$500   
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Hood scoop$100$100   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof $900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$8,175$18,420$19,770$21,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$11,495$12,845$14,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-10,707-11,968-13,312

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152011
ModelWRXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length180.9 in180.4 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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 reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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