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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: $63,105

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $16,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,750

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $15,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassCLS
TrimR350CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $71,300
Base Invoice $45,849 $66,309
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 790 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760  
Heated front seats 740  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Heated steering wheel 220 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 800
Cooled or ventilated front seats 560  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Rear spoiler   400
Folding second row seats   440
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Obstacle detection, rear 735 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707  
Heated front seats 688  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Heated steering wheel 205 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 744
Cooled or ventilated front seats 521  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Rear spoiler   372
Folding second row seats   409
Options (change) 12,930 7,490
Options (change) 12,026 6,966
Destination 875 875
Total Price $63,105 $79,665
Total Invoice $58,750 $74,150

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,120
Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassCLS
TrimR350CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-18
Total Price$63,105$79,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,105$78,290
Total Invoice$58,750$74,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,750$72,870

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

Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassCLS
TrimR350CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,280

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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 Year20102012
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested246575%
Total Not Requested80025%

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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%

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