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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: $31,440

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $66,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,559

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $61,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelWRXWRXWRXSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,395 $34,695 $39,995 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $28,601 $32,820 $37,750 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165        
Navigation Package   2,600          
Voice control for nav and audio       510 510 510 510
Wood trim           0 0
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107        
Navigation Package   2,307          
Voice control for nav and audio       474 474 474 474
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 250 2,850 250 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 163 2,470 163 474 474 474 474
Destination 795 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $31,440 $38,340 $41,040 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $29,559 $36,085 $38,708 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,977
Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelWRXWRXWRXSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,440$38,340$41,040$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-2,635-12,605-14,305-13,455-14,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$36,955$38,405$85,380$122,880$119,830$176,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,515$6,965$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$29,559$36,085$38,708$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-2,485-11,742-13,329-12,538-13,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,559$34,781$36,223$79,536$114,496$111,660$164,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,222$6,664$0$34,960$32,124$85,094

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelWRXWRXWRXSLSLSLSL
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350 $350
Proximity key $250$250 $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
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$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200    
Hood scoop$100$100$100    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200    
Sunroof$900 $900    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500     
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
HD radio$50$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75$75    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights    $50 $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
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, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,685$8,935$18,905$20,605$19,755$20,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385$2,635$12,605$14,305$13,455$14,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-2,485-11,742-13,329-12,538-13,415

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in100.8 in
Length180.9 in178.5 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.010.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
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
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested66049%

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