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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: $63,660

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,261

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimE350E63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $44,640 $51,645
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   690 690
Rear side airbags 420 420 385 385
Panoramic sunroof 1,090   2,390 2,390
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,910 3,000 3,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Multicontour front seats     780 780
Lighting Package     890 890
Entertainment Package     1,190  
Comfort Package     1,350 625
Trim Package     1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Satellite radio     500 500
Power liftgate     520 520
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,860    
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   642 642
Rear side airbags 391 391 358 358
Panoramic sunroof 1,014   2,223 2,223
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 2,790 2,790
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Multicontour front seats     725 725
Lighting Package     828 828
Entertainment Package     1,107  
Comfort Package     1,256 581
Trim Package     1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Satellite radio     465 465
Power liftgate     484 484
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 12,370 6,450 14,885 12,810
Options (change) 11,505 5,999 13,846 11,914
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $70,395 $98,825 $63,660 $69,085
Total Invoice $65,530 $91,969 $59,261 $64,334

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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: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,054
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimE350E63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6518hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$70,395$98,825$63,660$69,085
Adjustments for Features-1,305-1,0550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,090$97,770$63,660$68,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,680$0$5,200
Total Invoice$65,530$91,969$59,261$64,334
Adjustments for Features-1,215-9820-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,315$90,987$59,261$64,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,672$0$4,863

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimE350E63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150  
Console without shifter$150 $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600  
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,170$6,920$5,865$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$1,055$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,215-9820-210

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

Model Year20122006
ModelE-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in126.6 in
Length192.7 in203.0 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height58.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
20.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.542.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested136568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1465100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
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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