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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: $33,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,711

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $31,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,650 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $44,315 $86,397 $129,735
Premium II Package 7,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
Heated front seats 720    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,650 2,650
Proximity key 1,130    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Premium II Package 7,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530    
Panoramic sunroof 976    
Heated front seats 670    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,465 2,465
Proximity key 1,051    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Options (change) 14,540 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 13,521 2,465 2,465
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $63,065 $96,475 $143,075
Total Invoice $58,711 $89,787 $133,125

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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: $31,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,759
Model Year200920142014
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$63,065$96,475$143,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,065$95,060$136,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$58,711$89,787$133,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,317-5,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,711$88,470$127,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,849

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

Model Year200920142014
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350 / R320S550S63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,490$9,905$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,317-5,806

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

Model Year20092014
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.0 in206.5 in
Width75.7 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in43.0 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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, large15Yes
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 bench150No
Total Requested319068%
Total Not Requested147532%

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