Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,685

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $76,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,729

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $71,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassE-Class (2-door)
TrimS600E550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $144,200 $56,590
Base Invoice $134,106 $52,629
iPod integration 425  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Appearance Package   1,270
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   780
iPod integration 395  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Appearance Package   1,181
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   725
Options (change) 425 14,220
Options (change) 395 13,225
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $148,500 $71,685
Total Invoice $138,376 $66,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,750
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassE-Class (2-door)
TrimS600E550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine510hp V12402hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$148,500$71,685
Adjustments for Features-8,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,025$71,685
Total Invoice$138,376$66,729
Adjustments for Features-7,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,479$66,729

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassE-Class (2-door)
TrimS600E550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision$1750 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,865$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in108.7 in
Length205.0 in185.0 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187581%
Total Not Requested44019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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