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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,140

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $30,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,707

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $28,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350R500S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200        
Comfort Package 1,350 625        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Multicontour front seats 780 780        
Trim Package 1,750 1,200        
Entertainment Package 1,190          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690        
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Satellite radio 500 500        
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,010 1,010    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 560      
Heated second row seats 1,190 690        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050        
Power liftgate 520 520        
Proximity key   1,080        
Drive Dynamic Seats     1,820      
Premium II Package     2,860      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116        
Comfort Package 1,256 581        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Multicontour front seats 725 725        
Trim Package 1,628 1,116        
Entertainment Package 1,107          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642        
Rear side airbags 358 358        
Satellite radio 465 465        
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 939 939    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 512      
Heated second row seats 1,107 642        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976        
Power liftgate 484 484        
Proximity key   1,004        
Drive Dynamic Seats     1,693      
Premium II Package     2,660      
Options (change) 15,365 13,280 6,250 1,010 0 0
Options (change) 14,292 12,351 5,804 939 0 0
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $64,140 $69,555 $94,825 $131,885 $148,075 $197,875
Total Invoice $59,707 $64,771 $88,310 $122,924 $137,981 $184,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,869
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350R500S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$64,140$69,555$94,825$131,885$148,075$197,875
Adjustments for Features-1,360-1,5600-2,825-8,200-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,780$67,995$94,825$129,060$139,875$189,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,215$0$34,235$45,050$94,925
Total Invoice$59,707$64,771$88,310$122,924$137,981$184,295
Adjustments for Features-1,266-1,4530-2,633-7,641-7,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,441$63,318$88,310$120,291$130,340$176,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,877$0$31,981$42,030$88,418

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

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350R500S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25     
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,375$9,575$8,015$10,840$16,215$16,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$1,560$0$2,825$8,200$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,266-1,4530-2,633-7,641-7,567

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.0 in205.0 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.3 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested89092%
Total Not Requested758%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested44085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

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