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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: $63,580

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $37,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,128

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $35,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350 / ML320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,600 $92,550
Base Invoice $41,478 $86,072
Leather seating surfaces 1,995  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600  
Premium II Package 6,600  
Lighting Package 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 950
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Leather seating surfaces 1,855  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488  
Premium II Package 6,138  
Lighting Package 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 670  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,278
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 884
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Options (change) 19,005 7,030
Options (change) 17,675 6,538
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -900 1,000
Total Price $63,580 $101,455
Total Invoice $59,128 $94,485

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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: $35,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,546
Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350 / ML320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp 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$63,580$101,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,580$99,510
Total Invoice$59,128$94,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,128$92,674

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

Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350 / ML320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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$5,045$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,817 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 Room55.9 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 M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330083%
Total Not Requested66517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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