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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,280

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,797

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelR-ClassSLCSLC
TrimR350SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,240 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $46,537 $45,012 $57,056
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 350
Heated front seats 750    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Wood trim   325 325
Rear spoiler   350  
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 326
Heated front seats 698    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Wood trim   302 302
Rear spoiler   326  
Options (change) 11,165 14,195 8,045
Options (change) 10,385 13,202 7,483
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $62,280 $63,590 $70,390
Total Invoice $57,797 $59,209 $65,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,264
Model Year201120182018
ModelR-ClassSLCSLC
TrimR350SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$62,280$63,590$70,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,170-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,280$56,420$62,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,950
Total Invoice$57,797$59,209$65,534
Adjustments for Features0-6,676-7,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,797$52,533$58,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,534

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

Model Year201120182018
ModelR-ClassSLCSLC
TrimR350SLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,515$15,685$16,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,170$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,676-7,467

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

Model Year20112018
ModelR-ClassSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase126.6 in95.7 in
Length203.0 in162.8 in
Width77.1 in71.5 in
Height65.4 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.1 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
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested241574%
Total Not Requested85026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Analog clock25Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested184037%
Total Not Requested310063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161535%
Total Not Requested295065%

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