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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: $66,680

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,080

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $49,800
Base Invoice $46,537 $46,314
Premium 2 Package 6,050  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Heated front seats 750  
Cargo tray 85 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 310
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 790
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 225
Blind spot warning system 600  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Roof rack 250  
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,030
Lane departure warning   875
Class III trailer hitch   575
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Proximity key   650
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Premium 2 Package 5,627  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670
Heated front seats 698  
Cargo tray 79 93
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 288
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 735
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 209
Blind spot warning system 558  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,581  
Roof rack 232  
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,748
Lane departure warning   814
Class III trailer hitch   535
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Proximity key   605
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Options (change) 18,225 15,955
Options (change) 17,137 14,841
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $67,790 $66,680
Total Invoice $62,999 $62,080

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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 ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,367
Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$67,790$66,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,790$65,125
Total Invoice$62,999$62,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,999$60,632

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350ML250 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
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$6,675$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,448

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.8 in
Length203.0 in189.1 in
Width77.1 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,203 lb.4,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested266582%
Total Not Requested60018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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