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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: $64,755

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,221

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $44,600
Base Invoice $39,153 $41,478
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Lighting Package 910 950
CD changer, remote 450  
Roof rack 245  
AWD 2,500 2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000 1,500
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated front seats 710 720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 570
Cargo tray 85 160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,995
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,600
Premium II Package   6,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls   770
Roof rack crossbars   245
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Lighting Package 846 884
CD changer, remote 418  
Roof rack 228  
AWD 2,325 2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 1,395
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated front seats 660 670
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 530
Cargo tray 79 149
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Leather seating surfaces   1,855
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,488
Premium II Package   6,138
Rear air vents with automatic controls   716
Roof rack crossbars   228
Options (change) 25,275 20,180
Options (change) 23,504 18,768
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -900
Total Price $68,250 $64,755
Total Invoice $63,532 $60,221

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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: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,826
Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D210hp 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$68,250$64,755
Adjustments for Features-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,655$64,755
Total Invoice$63,532$60,221
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,047$60,221

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Removable second-row console$200 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4850

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

Model Year20082009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.7 in
Length203.0 in188.5 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in70.1 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
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 controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested480069%
Total Not Requested214031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325082%
Total Not Requested71518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-900 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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