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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,435

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,955

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelM-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimML63 AMGS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $87,000 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $80,910 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Obstacle detection, rear 770        
Voice control for nav and audio 510        
iPod integration 375 425 425 425 425
Heated second row seats 595        
Proximity key 1,110        
Adaptive cruise control 2,200        
Drive Dynamic Seats   1,820      
Premium II Package   2,860      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850 2,850    
Rearview camera   750      
Obstacle detection, rear 716        
Voice control for nav and audio 474        
iPod integration 349 395 395 395 395
Heated second row seats 553        
Proximity key 1,032        
Adaptive cruise control 2,046        
Drive Dynamic Seats   1,693      
Premium II Package   2,660      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650 2,650    
Rearview camera   698      
Options (change) 5,560 8,705 3,275 425 425
Options (change) 5,170 8,096 3,045 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $93,435 $97,280 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $86,955 $90,602 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,731
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelM-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimML63 AMGS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine503hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$93,435$97,280$134,150$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-1,1650-3,350-7,400-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,270$97,280$130,800$141,100$190,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,520$43,820$93,695
Total Invoice$86,955$90,602$125,030$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-1,0840-3,122-6,896-6,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,871$90,602$121,908$131,480$177,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,306$40,878$87,266

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelM-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimML63 AMGS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Chronometer$100 $100$100$100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,880$8,715$12,065$16,115$16,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$3,350$7,400$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0840-3,122-6,896-6,822

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

Model Year20082008
ModelM-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length188.5 in205.0 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height71.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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