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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,795

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $25,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,392

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $23,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassR-Class
TrimG500G55 AMGR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $52,690
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $49,002
Xenon HID headlights     985
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Heated front seats     750
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Illuminated door sill trim plates     600
Heated steering wheel     225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Xenon HID headlights     916
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Heated front seats     698
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Illuminated door sill trim plates     558
Heated steering wheel     209
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 0 0 10,230
Options (change) 0 0 9,515
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $63,795
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $59,392

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,030
Model Year200820082012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassR-Class
TrimG500G55 AMGR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8493hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$89,075$112,775$63,795
Adjustments for Features0-425-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$63,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$59,392
Adjustments for Features0-395-521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,901$104,547$58,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassR-Class
TrimG500G55 AMGR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Brush guard $500 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,005$9,430$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-521

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

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in126.6 in
Length185.6 in203.1 in
Width71.3 in77.1 in
Height77.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 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		45.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		45.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft385.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

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