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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,460

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $28,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,214

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $26,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelE-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimE55R350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,600 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $76,818 $44,640 $51,645
Lighting Package 990 890 890
Folding third row seats 995    
Satellite radio 500 500 500
Power liftgate 520 520 520
Proximity key 1,080   1,080
CD changer, in-dash 430    
Multicontour front seats   780 780
Entertainment Package   1,190  
Comfort Package   1,350 625
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,400 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050 1,050
Sunroof   1,490 1,490
Heated front seats   690  
Lighting Package 921 828 828
Folding third row seats 925    
Satellite radio 465 465 465
Power liftgate 484 484 484
Proximity key 1,004   1,004
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Multicontour front seats   725 725
Entertainment Package   1,107  
Comfort Package   1,256 581
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,302 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976 976
Sunroof   1,386 1,386
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 4,515 12,685 10,410
Options (change) 4,199 11,799 9,681
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $89,590 $61,460 $66,685
Total Invoice $83,492 $57,214 $62,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,847
Model Year200620062006
ModelE-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimE55R350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$89,590$61,460$66,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,590$58,700$63,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,025
Total Invoice$83,492$57,214$62,101
Adjustments for Features0-2,569-2,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,492$54,645$59,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,699

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year200620062006
ModelE-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimE55R350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,480$6,240$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,569-2,757

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in126.6 in
Length190.9 in203.0 in
Width71.7 in75.7 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		24.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.9 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87591%
Total Not Requested909%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42583%
Total Not Requested9017%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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