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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: $60,085

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,940

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $13,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $44,315 $66,309 $88,257
Premium II Package 7,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 800 850
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium II Package 7,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 670    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 744 791
Panoramic sunroof 976    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 11,560 2,610 1,820
Options (change) 10,750 2,427 1,693
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $60,085 $74,785 $97,595
Total Invoice $55,940 $69,611 $90,825

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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: $14,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,857
Model Year200920122012
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$60,085$74,785$97,595
Adjustments for Features-2000-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,885$74,785$96,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,985
Total Invoice$55,940$69,611$90,825
Adjustments for Features-1860-768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,754$69,611$90,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,446

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

Model Year200920122012
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,590$8,390$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-768

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

Model Year20092012
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested271558%
Total Not Requested195042%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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