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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: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $39,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,091

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $36,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $36,968 $45,105
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0    
Lighting Package           890 890
Entertainment Package           1,080 1,080
Comfort Package           1,450 1,450
Premium Package           6,150 3,750
Sunroof           1,390 1,290
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable           1,775 1,575
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)           690 690
Rear side airbags           385 385
Satellite radio           500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls           750 750
Heated front seats           690  
Proximity key             1,080
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0   0    
Lighting Package           828 828
Entertainment Package           1,004 1,004
Comfort Package           1,349 1,349
Premium Package           5,720 3,488
Sunroof           1,293 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable           1,651 1,465
Obstacle detection, rear           698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)           642 642
Rear side airbags           358 358
Satellite radio           465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls           698 698
Heated front seats           642  
Proximity key             1,004
Options (change) 3,630 3,630 0 0 0 16,500 14,190
Options (change) 3,376 3,376 0 0 0 15,348 13,199
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $96,505 $99,155 $139,875 $161,525 $211,975 $57,025 $63,465
Total Invoice $89,881 $92,346 $130,215 $150,462 $197,345 $53,091 $59,079

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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 ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,473
Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$96,505$99,155$139,875$161,525$211,975$57,025$63,465
Adjustments for Features-340-440-3,565-10,415-10,4150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,165$98,715$136,310$151,110$201,560$57,025$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$40,145$54,945$105,395$0$6,165
Total Invoice$89,881$92,346$130,215$150,462$197,345$53,091$59,079
Adjustments for Features-317-410-3,319-9,702-9,6960-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,564$91,936$126,896$140,760$187,649$53,091$58,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$37,332$51,196$98,085$0$5,732

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

Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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  $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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 collision prevention   $150$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150$150  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails     $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player     $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$8,480$8,580$11,705$18,555$18,555$8,140$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$440$3,565$10,415$10,415$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-317-410-3,319-9,702-9,6960-256

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

Model Year20112006
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 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.4,624 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 in55.0 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 in0.0 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 camera200No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested125060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%

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