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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: $64,305

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $34,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,864

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $31,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350 / ML320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,000 $93,000
Base Invoice $40,920 $86,490
Leather seating surfaces 1,975  
Premium III Package 8,600  
CD changer, remote 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 950
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,837  
Premium III Package 7,998  
CD changer, remote 418  
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,278
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 884
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Options (change) 19,430 3,400
Options (change) 18,069 3,162
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $64,305 $98,305
Total Invoice $59,864 $91,557

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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 ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,448
Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350 / ML320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/45-18
Total Price$64,305$98,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,305$95,895
Total Invoice$59,864$91,557
Adjustments for Features0-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,864$89,312

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350 / ML320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Total Value of Features$5,455$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,245

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length188.5 in206.5 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height71.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,817 lb.4,674 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 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested455083%
Total Not Requested91517%

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