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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: $63,290

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,859

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $3,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $44,600
Base Invoice $46,537 $41,478
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Cargo tray 85 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 570
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 770
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,850
Heated front seats 750 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Roof rack 250  
Class III trailer hitch   530
Premium II Package   6,600
Lighting Package   950
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,600
AWD   2,500
Roof rack crossbars   245
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Cargo tray 79 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 530
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 716
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,720
Heated front seats 698 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Roof rack 232  
Class III trailer hitch   493
Premium II Package   6,138
Lighting Package   884
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,488
AWD   2,325
Roof rack crossbars   228
Options (change) 17,400 18,715
Options (change) 16,370 17,406
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 -900
Total Price $66,965 $63,290
Total Invoice $62,232 $58,859

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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: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,819
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19235/65-17
Total Price$66,965$63,290
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,965$62,810
Total Invoice$62,232$58,859
Adjustments for Features0-446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,232$58,413

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML350 / ML320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
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 organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-446

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.7 in
Length203.0 in188.5 in
Width77.1 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested291589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
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-flat150Yes
-900 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested331584%
Total Not Requested65016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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