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

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

Lowest Total Price: $66,505

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,910

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,589

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Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $44,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $40,920
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910  
Premium III Package 11,250 8,600
CD changer, remote 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710
iPod integration 375 375
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550
Proximity key 1,110 1,110
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,670
Heated front seats 710 710
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000 1,000
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Obstacle detection, rear   770
Leather seating surfaces   1,975
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846  
Premium III Package 10,462 7,998
CD changer, remote 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660
iPod integration 349 349
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512
Proximity key 1,032 1,032
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,483
Heated front seats 660 660
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 930
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Obstacle detection, rear   716
Leather seating surfaces   1,837
Options (change) 27,390 21,630
Options (change) 25,471 20,115
Destination 875 875
Total Price $70,365 $66,505
Total Invoice $65,499 $61,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,485
Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-17
Total Price$70,365$66,505
Adjustments for Features-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,105$66,505
Total Invoice$65,499$61,910
Adjustments for Features-2,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,395$61,910

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,540$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1040

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

Model Year20082008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.7 in
Length203.0 in188.5 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested482570%
Total Not Requested211530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested502592%
Total Not Requested4408%

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