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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: $66,955

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $45,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,145

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $42,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $50,240 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $46,537 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Premium 2 Package 6,050          
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090          
Heated front seats 750          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Blind spot warning system 600          
Heated steering wheel 225          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package   3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,600 2,600 2,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,290 2,290      
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Rear spoiler     500      
Driver Assistance Package       2,800    
Premium 2 Package 5,627          
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014          
Heated front seats 698          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,465 2,465 2,465    
Blind spot warning system 558          
Heated steering wheel 209          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Executive Rear Seat Package   3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package   2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package   2,418 2,418 2,418    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,130 2,130      
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Rear spoiler     465      
Driver Assistance Package       2,604    
Options (change) 15,840 20,490 20,990 16,500 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 14,733 19,057 19,522 15,346 1,814 1,814
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $66,955 $115,815 $112,272 $158,875 $165,075 $226,975
Total Invoice $62,145 $107,774 $104,196 $147,820 $153,704 $211,299

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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: $36,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,847
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$66,955$115,815$112,272$158,875$165,075$226,975
Adjustments for Features0-8,315-8,840-13,115-18,815-19,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,955$107,500$103,432$145,760$146,260$207,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$42,328$42,828$103,928
Total Invoice$62,145$107,774$104,196$147,820$153,704$211,299
Adjustments for Features0-7,738-8,204-12,202-17,519-18,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,145$100,036$95,992$135,618$136,185$193,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,044$0$39,626$40,193$97,047

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

Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 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$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
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     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
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
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500$500
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,665$16,980$17,505$21,780$27,480$28,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,315$8,840$13,115$18,815$19,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,738-8,204-12,202-17,519-18,260

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.0 in206.5 in
Width77.1 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
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 outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested261580%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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