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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: $68,230

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $32,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,513

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $30,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010201020102010
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,100 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $39,153 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Premium III Package 11,250          
Lighting Package 910          
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200          
CD changer, remote 450          
Heating Package 1,370          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710          
iPod integration 375          
Voice control for nav and audio 510          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 950 950 950 950 950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650          
Proximity key 1,110          
Sunshades, second row 300          
Adaptive cruise control 2,200          
Rear Seat Package   2,990 2,990 2,990    
Premium 1 Package   1,380        
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,900 2,900    
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070    
Heated steering wheel   480 480 0   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   580        
Sunshades, second row, power   740 740      
Premium III Package 10,462          
Lighting Package 846          
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046          
CD changer, remote 418          
Heating Package 1,274          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660          
iPod integration 349          
Voice control for nav and audio 474          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 884 884 884 884 884
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604          
Proximity key 1,032          
Sunshades, second row 279          
Adaptive cruise control 2,046          
Rear Seat Package   2,781 2,781 2,781    
Premium 1 Package   1,283        
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,697 2,697    
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995    
Heated steering wheel   446 446 0   0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   539        
Sunshades, second row, power   688 688      
Options (change) 25,255 13,540 11,580 10,360 950 950
Options (change) 23,485 12,591 10,769 9,635 884 884
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $68,230 $101,215 $105,055 $147,785 $154,525 $205,975
Total Invoice $63,513 $94,110 $97,832 $137,712 $143,980 $191,829

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,760
Model Year200820102010201020102010
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$68,230$101,215$105,055$147,785$154,525$205,975
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,000-6,375-8,675-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,230$100,315$104,055$141,410$145,850$197,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740$41,095$45,535$96,960
Total Invoice$63,513$94,110$97,832$137,712$143,980$191,829
Adjustments for Features0-837-931-5,940-8,083-8,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,513$93,273$96,901$131,772$135,897$183,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,628$38,499$42,624$90,454

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

Model Year200820102010201020102010
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200     
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     
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300     
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   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,640$9,540$9,640$15,015$17,315$17,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,000$6,375$8,675$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-931-5,940-8,083-8,102

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

Model Year20082010
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.0 in206.5 in
Width75.7 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,456 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft316.4 ft3

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

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat150Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested574083%
Total Not Requested120017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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