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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,075

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,901

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500   
Difference: $1,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $88,200 $111,900
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $82,026 $104,067
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560          
Rearview camera 750          
Heated steering wheel 460          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512          
Rearview camera 698          
Heated steering wheel 428          
Options (change) 1,770 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,638 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $90,345 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875 $89,075 $112,775
Total Invoice $84,144 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295 $82,901 $104,942

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,746
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12292hp V8493hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20265/60-18285/55-18
Total Price$90,345$130,875$148,075$197,875$89,075$112,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,400-11,000-10,925-540-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,345$125,475$137,075$186,950$88,535$111,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,130$46,730$96,605$0$23,275
Total Invoice$84,144$121,985$137,981$184,295$82,901$104,942
Adjustments for Features0-5,033-10,250-10,175-503-898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,144$116,952$127,731$174,120$82,398$104,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,808$43,587$89,976$0$21,646

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

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD w/low range    $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield    $250$250
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150$150
Lockable front differential    $150$150
Lockable rear differential    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Brush guard     $500
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
External spare tire shell    $100$100
Externally-mounted spare    $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Running boards    $350$350
Skid plates    $150$150
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,440$13,840$19,440$19,365$8,980$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400$11,000$10,925$540$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,033-10,250-10,175-503-898

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

Model Year20082008
ModelS-ClassG-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in112.2 in
Length205.0 in185.6 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.5,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.379.5 ft3

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