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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: $65,135

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $31,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,453

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $29,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $50,240 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $46,537 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Premium 2 Package 6,050        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Heated front seats 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,010 1,010    
Heated steering wheel 225 460      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Rear Seat Package   2,920 2,920    
Premium II Package   2,860      
Rearview camera   750      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Premium 2 Package 5,627        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Heated front seats 698        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 939 939    
Heated steering wheel 209 428      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642        
Blind spot warning system 558        
Rear Seat Package   2,716 2,716    
Premium II Package   2,660      
Rearview camera   698      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Options (change) 14,020 8,425 4,355 425 425
Options (change) 13,041 7,836 4,050 395 395
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $65,135 $97,000 $135,230 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $60,453 $90,342 $126,035 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $30,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,818
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$65,135$97,000$135,230$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,300-9,400-9,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,135$95,850$129,930$139,100$188,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,080$43,250$93,125
Total Invoice$60,453$90,342$126,035$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-4,940-8,759-8,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,453$89,271$121,095$129,617$176,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,824$40,346$86,734

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

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $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$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $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
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
Media drive$15    
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $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
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,855$9,005$13,155$17,255$17,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,300$9,400$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-4,940-8,759-8,685

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.0 in205.0 in
Width77.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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		15.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft316.3 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested242574%
Total Not Requested84026%

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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

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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