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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: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,219

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $53,150 $85,095
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Entertainment Package 1,190      
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720  
Power liftgate 520 520    
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,090  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 1,910 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    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package     3,500 2,120
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Entertainment Package 1,107      
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669  
Power liftgate 484 484    
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,014  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 1,776 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    
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package     3,255 1,972
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Options (change) 15,915 14,030 13,585 6,450
Options (change) 14,804 13,049 12,635 5,999
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $64,690 $70,305 $71,610 $98,825
Total Invoice $60,219 $65,469 $66,660 $91,969

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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: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,226
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$64,690$70,305$71,610$98,825
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,305-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,690$70,080$70,305$97,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,390$0$27,665
Total Invoice$60,219$65,469$66,660$91,969
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,215-796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,219$65,259$65,445$91,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,040$0$25,728

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

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimR350R500E350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
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$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$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,440$7,520$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,305$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,215-796

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

Model Year20062012
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 ft357.4 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%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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%
Active Multicontour 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested136568%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1465100%

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