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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: $67,795

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $43,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,690 $91,250 $101,350 $149,550 $232,550
Premium 2 Package 4,400        
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 1,950 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Blind spot warning system 600        
Heated steering wheel 225 490 490    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   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  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Premium 2 Package 4,092        
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 1,814 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Blind spot warning system 558        
Heated steering wheel 209 456 456    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS   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  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Options (change) 14,230 19,190 19,190 13,700 1,950
Options (change) 13,236 17,848 17,848 12,742 1,814
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $67,795 $111,435 $121,535 $164,245 $237,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,607
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$67,795$111,435$121,535$164,245$237,595
Adjustments for Features0-8,975-9,175-11,675-19,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,795$102,460$112,360$152,570$218,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,900$50,110$115,610

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

Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelR-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimR350S450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400 
AWD$1700  $1700 
RWD $0$0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row $50$50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50$50$50$50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
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
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front row armrests $100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces $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
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500$500$500$500
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $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$17,640$17,840$20,340$28,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,975$9,175$11,675$19,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,518-1,423-976-403

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

Model Year20122019
ModelR-ClassS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in124.6 in
Length203.1 in206.5 in
Width77.1 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,732 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in43.1 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
AC power outlet100Yes
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
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

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 seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt 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
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

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 seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt 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
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

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 seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt 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
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested135093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

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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