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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: $62,340

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,975

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $47,650
Base Invoice $41,478 $44,315
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,500
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Premium II Package 6,600 7,850
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600  
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack crossbars 245  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770  
Heated front seats 720 720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570
Cargo tray 160 85
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Class II trailer hitch   530
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Roof rack   245
Proximity key   1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 1,395
Class III trailer hitch 493  
Premium II Package 6,138 7,300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488  
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack crossbars 228  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716  
Heated front seats 670 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530
Cargo tray 149 79
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Class II trailer hitch   493
Panoramic sunroof   976
Roof rack   228
Proximity key   1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 17,765 16,900
Options (change) 16,522 15,716
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 -1,550
Total Price $62,340 $63,875
Total Invoice $57,975 $59,356

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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: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,153
Model Year20092009
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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)235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$62,340$63,875
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,340$63,630
Total Invoice$57,975$59,356
Adjustments for Features0-228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,975$59,128

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

Model Year20092009
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228

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

Model Year20092009
ModelM-ClassR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in126.6 in
Length188.5 in203.0 in
Width75.2 in75.7 in
Height70.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 ft315.3 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested361591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested351575%
Total Not Requested115025%

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