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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: $94,005

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,485

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $5,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimML63 AMGS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $90,100 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $83,793 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 950 950 1,350    
Heated second row seats 610          
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 884 884 1,256    
Heated second row seats 567          
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376      
Options (change) 3,030 7,030 7,030 3,800 0 0
Options (change) 2,817 6,538 6,538 3,534 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $94,005 $99,905 $102,555 $143,675 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $87,485 $93,043 $95,508 $133,749 $150,462 $197,345

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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: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimML63 AMGS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine503hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$94,005$99,905$102,555$143,675$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-100-3,950-9,325-9,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,375$99,905$102,455$139,725$152,200$202,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$39,820$52,295$102,745
Total Invoice$87,485$93,043$95,508$133,749$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features-1,5170-93-3,677-8,686-8,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,968$93,043$95,415$130,072$141,776$188,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,372$37,029$48,733$95,621

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

Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelM-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimML63 AMGS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$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$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
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$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Running boards$350     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Media drive$15     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer$100  $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$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
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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$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$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,845$7,215$7,315$11,165$16,540$16,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0$100$3,950$9,325$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5170-93-3,677-8,686-8,681

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

Model Year20092011
ModelM-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.7 in124.6 in
Length188.5 in206.5 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height70.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,456 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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 S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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