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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: $63,065

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $32,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,711

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $30,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010201020102010
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 $47,650 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $44,315 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Premium II Package 7,850          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Heated front seats 720          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 950 950 950 950 950
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,070 1,070 1,070    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Proximity key 1,130          
Rear Seat Package   2,990 2,990 2,990    
Sunshades, second row, power   740 740      
Premium 2 Package     3,570      
Premium II Package 7,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Heated front seats 670          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 884 884 884 884 884
Panoramic sunroof 976 995 995 995    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Proximity key 1,051          
Rear Seat Package   2,781 2,781 2,781    
Sunshades, second row, power   688 688      
Premium 2 Package     3,320      
Options (change) 14,540 8,200 11,770 7,460 950 950
Options (change) 13,521 7,626 10,946 6,938 884 884
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $63,065 $95,875 $105,245 $144,885 $154,525 $205,975
Total Invoice $58,711 $89,145 $98,009 $135,015 $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: $32,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,132
Model Year200920102010201020102010
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
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$63,065$95,875$105,245$144,885$154,525$205,975
Adjustments for Features0-325-3,425-6,800-10,700-10,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,065$95,550$101,820$138,085$143,825$195,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,270$42,535$48,275$99,800
Total Invoice$58,711$89,145$98,009$135,015$143,980$191,829
Adjustments for Features0-302-3,190-6,337-9,970-9,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,711$88,843$94,819$128,678$134,010$181,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,976$39,835$45,167$93,091

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

Model Year200920102010201020102010
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
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$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$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $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
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $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     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
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     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Media drive$15     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,330$8,655$11,755$15,130$19,030$18,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$3,425$6,800$10,700$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-302-3,190-6,337-9,970-9,895

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

Model Year20092010
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested347574%
Total Not Requested119026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

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