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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,505

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $29,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,632

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid   
Difference: $27,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimS400 HYBRIDML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $55,790
Base Invoice $84,630 $51,885
Premium 2 Package 3,630 6,050
Heated steering wheel 490 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 580
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,950
Lighting Package   985
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated front seats   750
Premium 2 Package 3,376 5,627
Heated steering wheel 456 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 539
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,814
Lighting Package   916
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 7,520 13,840
Options (change) 6,994 12,872
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $100,395 $70,505
Total Invoice $93,499 $65,632

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,987
Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimS400 HYBRIDML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT7B8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/65-17
Total Price$100,395$70,505
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,450$70,505
Total Invoice$93,499$65,632
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,619$65,632

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

Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimS400 HYBRIDML450 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000
RWD$0 
AWD $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 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,940$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8800

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

Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in114.7 in
Length206.5 in188.5 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,474 lb.5,227 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.472.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275081%
Total Not Requested66519%

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