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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: $32,960

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $72,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,895

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $67,675

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelWRXWRXWRXSLSL
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,595 $36,095 $40,895 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $29,708 $34,123 $38,587 $96,395 $130,609
Door sill trim plates 161        
Universal garage door opener 111 111 111    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 233    
Recaro front seats   2,500      
Wood trim         0
Door sill trim plates 104        
Universal garage door opener 72 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 151    
Recaro front seats   2,218      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 505 2,844 344 0 0
Options (change) 327 2,441 223 0 0
Destination 860 860 860 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $32,960 $39,799 $42,099 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $30,895 $37,424 $39,670 $98,570 $134,084

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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: $59,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,858
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelWRXWRXWRXSLSL
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,960$39,799$42,099$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,975-13,760-14,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$39,399$40,124$92,065$129,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,439$7,164$0$37,040
Total Invoice$30,895$37,424$39,670$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-376-1,861-12,817-13,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,895$37,048$37,809$85,753$120,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,153$6,914$0$34,533

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelWRXWRXWRXSLSL
TrimLimitedSTISTI LimitedSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Residual heat   $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
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200  
Sunroof$900 $900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,110$6,510$8,085$19,870$20,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,975$13,760$14,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-376-1,861-12,817-13,798

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,277 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

Recaro front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested60085%
Total Not Requested11015%

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