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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: $70,505

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $27,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,632

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $25,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML450 HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,790 $92,350
Base Invoice $51,885 $85,886
Lighting Package 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,450
Heated steering wheel 225 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 950
Lighting Package 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,278
Heated steering wheel 209 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 884
Options (change) 13,840 3,890
Options (change) 12,872 3,618
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $70,505 $98,145
Total Invoice $65,632 $91,409

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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 ML450 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,664
Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML450 HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine275hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionB8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/45-18
Total Price$70,505$98,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,505$96,950
Total Invoice$65,632$91,409
Adjustments for Features0-1,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,632$90,296

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

Model Year20112013
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML450 HybridS400 Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
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
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$5,995$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,113

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

Model Year20112013
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 Weight5,227 lb.4,630 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 ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested66519%

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