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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: $64,690

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,219

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $5,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $56,200
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $52,266
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720
Power liftgate 520 520  
Rear side airbags 385 385 420
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 1,910
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 590
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 625
Satellite radio 500 500  
Proximity key   1,080  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     660
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669
Power liftgate 484 484  
Rear side airbags 358 358 391
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 1,776
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 549
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 581
Satellite radio 465 465  
Proximity key   1,004  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     614
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,255
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Options (change) 15,915 14,030 13,585
Options (change) 14,804 13,049 12,635
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $64,690 $70,305 $70,660
Total Invoice $60,219 $65,469 $65,776

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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: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,365
Model Year200620062011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/45-17
Total Price$64,690$70,305$70,660
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,690$70,080$69,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,390$0
Total Invoice$60,219$65,469$65,776
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,219$65,259$64,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,040$0

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

Model Year200620062011
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,840$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,192

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

Model Year20062011
ModelR-ClassE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in113.2 in
Length203.0 in192.7 in
Width75.7 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft369.0 ft3

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

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%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
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%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

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%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested136568%

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