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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: $66,035

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,478

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,270 $42,100
Base Invoice $43,961 $39,153
Premium 1 Package 3,700  
Lighting Package 1,290 910
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Memory system, passenger seat 365  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 710
Cargo tray 100 85
Proximity key 650 1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,670
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,000
AWD 2,500 2,500
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Roof rack   245
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Premium 1 Package 3,441  
Lighting Package 1,200 846
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Memory system, passenger seat 339  
Special order charge 233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 512
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 660
Cargo tray 93 79
Proximity key 605 1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,483
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 930
AWD 2,325 2,325
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Roof rack   228
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 17,860 25,485
Options (change) 16,612 23,700
Destination 905 875
Total Price $66,035 $68,460
Total Invoice $61,478 $63,728

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $370
Model Year20132008
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$66,035$68,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,035$66,440
Total Invoice$61,478$63,728
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,478$61,848

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

Model Year20132008
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350R350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,695$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,880

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

Model Year20132008
ModelM-ClassR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in126.6 in
Length189.1 in203.0 in
Width75.2 in75.7 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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		36.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		36.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested177586%
Total Not Requested29014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested445064%
Total Not Requested249036%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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