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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,460

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $32,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,214

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $30,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $86,050
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $80,026
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Heated front seats 690    
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Proximity key   1,080  
Premium II Package     1,910
Premium I Package     1,710
Folding third row seats     1,010
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Rear side airbags 358 358  
Heated front seats 642    
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Proximity key   1,004  
Premium II Package     1,777
Premium I Package     1,590
Folding third row seats     939
Options (change) 12,685 10,410 4,630
Options (change) 11,799 9,681 4,306
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $61,460 $66,685 $94,155
Total Invoice $57,214 $62,101 $87,807

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,603
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,460$66,685$94,155
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,375$65,400$94,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$0
Total Invoice$57,214$62,101$87,807
Adjustments for Features-1,010-1,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,204$60,904$87,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,440$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,010-1,1970

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

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in112.4 in
Length203.0 in192.3 in
Width75.7 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 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 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87591%
Total Not Requested909%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42583%
Total Not Requested9017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

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