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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: $67,485

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $35,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,716

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $33,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,690 $93,000
Base Invoice $49,002 $86,490
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,450
Heated steering wheel 225 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 950
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Rear Seat Package   3,040
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated front seats 698  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,278
Heated steering wheel 209 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 884
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Rear Seat Package   2,827
Options (change) 15,470 8,020
Options (change) 14,389 7,459
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax -1,550 1,000
Total Price $67,485 $102,925
Total Invoice $62,716 $95,854

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,412
Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19255/45-18
Total Price$67,485$102,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,485$97,850
Total Invoice$62,716$95,854
Adjustments for Features0-4,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,716$91,128

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

Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,905$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,726

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

Model Year20122013
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.1 in206.5 in
Width77.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.4,674 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 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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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