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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: $68,460

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,728

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $1,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $48,990
Base Invoice $39,153 $45,561
Heating Package 1,370  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Lighting Package 910 1,290
Premium III Package 11,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Cargo tray 85 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550  
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,970
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000 1,500
AWD 2,500  
Roof rack 245  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Dynamic Handling Package   5,150
Premium 2 Package   5,370
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated second row seats   620
Heated steering wheel   225
Heating Package 1,274  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Lighting Package 846 1,200
Premium III Package 10,462  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Cargo tray 79 93
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512  
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,832
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930 1,395
AWD 2,325  
Roof rack 228  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Dynamic Handling Package   4,790
Premium 2 Package   4,994
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated second row seats   577
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 25,485 20,625
Options (change) 23,700 19,183
Destination 875 875
Total Price $68,460 $70,490
Total Invoice $63,728 $65,619

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,445
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/45-20
Total Price$68,460$70,490
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,865$70,490
Total Invoice$63,728$65,619
Adjustments for Features-5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,174$65,619

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350 / R320ML350
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5540

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.8 in
Length203.0 in189.1 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft371.0 ft3

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

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested570082%
Total Not Requested124018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
265/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested252581%
Total Not Requested59019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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