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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: $64,210

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,593

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $46,537 $63,194 $87,002
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 1,120 1,120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 910  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
iPod integration   425 425
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 1,042 1,042
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 698    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 846  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 13,095 7,735 6,090
Options (change) 12,181 7,193 5,664
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $64,210 $77,860 $103,115
Total Invoice $59,593 $72,562 $96,141

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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: $13,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,238
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,210$77,860$103,115
Adjustments for Features-2900-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,920$77,860$101,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,555
Total Invoice$59,593$72,562$96,141
Adjustments for Features-2690-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,324$72,562$94,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,994

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350CLS550CLS63 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 liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,780$8,490$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2690-1,585

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in112.4 in
Length203.0 in193.0 in
Width77.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.2 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 in56.0 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
15.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested215066%
Total Not Requested111534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%

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