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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: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,975

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $49,300
Base Invoice $41,478 $45,849
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,500
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Premium II Package 6,600  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600 870
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack crossbars 245  
Heated front seats 720 740
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,880
Rear air vents with automatic controls 770 1,430
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 600
Cargo tray 160 85
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Class II trailer hitch   540
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,070
Roof rack   250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   760
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 1,395
Class III trailer hitch 493  
Premium II Package 6,138  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488 809
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack crossbars 228  
Heated front seats 670 688
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,748
Rear air vents with automatic controls 716 1,330
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 558
Cargo tray 149 79
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Class II trailer hitch   502
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Panoramic sunroof   995
Roof rack   232
Adaptive dampers - electrical   707
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 17,765 17,835
Options (change) 16,522 16,586
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 -1,550
Total Price $62,340 $66,460
Total Invoice $57,975 $61,760

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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: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,953
Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350
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)235/65-17255/50-19
Total Price$62,340$66,460
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,340$65,565
Total Invoice$57,975$61,760
Adjustments for Features0-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,975$60,928

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350 / ML320R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
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 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832

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

Model Year20092010
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 seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested331584%
Total Not Requested65016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
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 outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested291589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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