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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: $62,995

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,654

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $44,640 $51,645
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 780 780
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390   890 890
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610 1,610   1,400 1,200
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   690 690
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 385 385
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 530 530
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790   1,050 1,050
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 2,390 2,390
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 3,000 3,000
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 1,190 690
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Proximity key 650 650       1,080
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Satellite radio         500 500
Power liftgate         520 520
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 725 725
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293   828 828
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497 1,497   1,302 1,116
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   642 642
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 358 358
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 493 493
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735   976 976
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 2,223 2,223
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,790 2,790
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 1,107 642
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Proximity key 605 605       1,004
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Satellite radio         465 465
Power liftgate         484 484
Options (change) 13,770 13,770 11,500 6,020 17,175 16,280
Options (change) 12,810 12,810 10,698 5,601 15,975 15,141
Destination 925 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $64,495 $62,995 $75,325 $105,345 $65,950 $72,555
Total Invoice $60,049 $58,654 $70,120 $98,038 $61,390 $67,561

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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 ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 1480, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$64,495$62,995$75,325$105,345$65,950$72,555
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-4,965-7,140-1,610-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,795$62,995$70,360$98,205$64,340$70,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$7,565$35,410$0$5,880
Total Invoice$60,049$58,654$70,120$98,038$61,390$67,561
Adjustments for Features-1,5830-4,622-6,645-1,499-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,466$58,654$65,498$91,393$59,891$65,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$7,032$32,927$0$5,496

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

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $40$40
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150  
Media drive  $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,430$4,730$9,695$11,870$6,340$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$4,965$7,140$1,610$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830-4,622-6,645-1,499-2,174

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,752 lb.4,842 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 ML250 BlueTEC

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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