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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: $65,250

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,635

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $48,990
Base Invoice $45,849 $45,561
Class II trailer hitch 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 790 970
Premium 2 Package 5,950 5,370
Roof rack 250  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 760  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,970
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Heated steering wheel 220 225
Cargo tray 85 100
Heated front seats 740  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Class III trailer hitch   550
Dynamic Handling Package   5,150
Class II trailer hitch 502  
Obstacle detection, rear 735 902
Premium 2 Package 5,534 4,994
Roof rack 232  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395 1,395
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 707  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,832
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,014
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Heated steering wheel 205 209
Cargo tray 79 93
Heated front seats 688  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Class III trailer hitch   512
Dynamic Handling Package   4,790
Options (change) 16,625 17,645
Options (change) 15,461 16,411
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $65,250 $67,510
Total Invoice $60,635 $62,847

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$65,250$67,510
Adjustments for Features0-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,250$67,105
Total Invoice$60,635$62,847
Adjustments for Features0-377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,635$62,470

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

Model Year20102012
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377

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

Model Year20102012
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested291589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested251581%
Total Not Requested60019%

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