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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: $68,280

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,455

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,790 $52,690
Base Invoice $44,445 $49,002
Premium 1 Package 3,920  
Lane departure warning 875  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 800
Class III trailer hitch 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Cargo tray 100 85
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 600
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat 170  
Proximity key 650  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,150
AWD 2,500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610  
Class II trailer hitch   550
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Blind spot warning system   600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium 1 Package 3,646  
Lane departure warning 814  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 744
Class III trailer hitch 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Cargo tray 93 79
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 558
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 1,349
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat 158  
Proximity key 605  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 1,069
AWD 2,325  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497  
Class II trailer hitch   512
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Blind spot warning system   558
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 20,015 16,265
Options (change) 18,617 15,128
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $68,730 $68,280
Total Invoice $63,987 $63,455

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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: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp 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)255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$68,730$68,280
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,325$68,280
Total Invoice$63,987$63,455
Adjustments for Features-1,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,679$63,455

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

Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassR-Class
TrimML350R350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
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$8,080$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3080

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

Model Year20142012
ModelM-ClassR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in126.6 in
Length189.1 in203.1 in
Width75.2 in77.1 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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%
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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested60027%
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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