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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,410

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $18,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,101

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $17,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $72,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $66,960
Premium III Package 11,250  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
CD changer, remote 450  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 800
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   400
Folding second row seats   440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Premium III Package 10,462  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
CD changer, remote 418  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 744
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   372
Folding second row seats   409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 19,435 8,465
Options (change) 18,073 7,890
Destination 875 905
Total Price $62,410 $81,370
Total Invoice $58,101 $75,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,026
Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-18
Total Price$62,410$81,370
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,410$80,695
Total Invoice$58,101$75,755
Adjustments for Features0-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,101$75,127

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,830$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in113.2 in
Length203.0 in194.5 in
Width75.7 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested264038%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

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