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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: $68,600

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $37,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,863

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $35,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,270 $92,550
Base Invoice $43,961 $86,072
Premium 1 Package 3,700  
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,450
Heated steering wheel 225 490
Proximity key 650  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
AWD 2,500  
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Wood trim, alternative type   325
Premium 1 Package 3,441  
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 884
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,278
Heated steering wheel 209 456
Proximity key 605  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
AWD 2,325  
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Wood trim, alternative type   302
Options (change) 20,425 11,885
Options (change) 18,997 11,054
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $68,600 $106,310
Total Invoice $63,863 $99,001

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,257
Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18
Total Price$68,600$106,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,600$104,290
Total Invoice$63,863$99,001
Adjustments for Features0-1,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,863$97,120

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

Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
TrimML350S350 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
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$6,970$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,881

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

Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in124.6 in
Length189.1 in206.5 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height70.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,674 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		36.2 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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