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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: $69,530

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $34,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,722

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $32,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,100 $93,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $86,490
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Lighting Package 910  
CD changer, remote 450  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 950
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
Sunshades, second row 300  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
AWD 2,500  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Wood trim, alternative type   325
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Lighting Package 846  
CD changer, remote 418  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,278
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 884
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
Sunshades, second row 279  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
AWD 2,325  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Wood trim, alternative type   302
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 26,555 9,095
Options (change) 24,694 8,459
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $69,530 $104,000
Total Invoice $64,722 $96,854

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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: $32,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,176
Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine215hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18
Total Price$69,530$104,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,530$101,900
Total Invoice$64,722$96,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,722$94,898

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

Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $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
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,065$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956

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

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,939 lb.4,674 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

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

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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%
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 S350 BlueTEC

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%

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