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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,840

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,501

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,000 $50,240
Base Invoice $40,920 $46,537
Premium III Package 8,600  
Class III trailer hitch 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 770 800
CD changer, remote 450  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000 1,500
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated front seats 710 750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,910
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Class II trailer hitch   550
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium III Package 7,998  
Class III trailer hitch 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 716 744
CD changer, remote 418  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 1,581
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated front seats 660 698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,776
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 558
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Class II trailer hitch   512
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 17,965 17,315
Options (change) 16,706 16,291
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $62,840 $66,880
Total Invoice $58,501 $62,153

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,457
Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/50-19
Total Price$62,840$66,880
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,840$66,670
Total Invoice$58,501$62,153
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,501$61,958

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,755$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195

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

Model Year20082011
ModelM-ClassR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in126.6 in
Length188.5 in203.0 in
Width75.2 in77.1 in
Height71.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.5,203 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
29.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315058%
Total Not Requested231542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested270083%
Total Not Requested56517%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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