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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: $68,600

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $37,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,863

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $35,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimS350 BlueTECML350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,550 $47,270
Base Invoice $86,072 $43,961
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Heated steering wheel 490 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 310
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,950
Wood trim, alternative type 325  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
AWD   2,500
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Heated steering wheel 456 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 288
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,814
Wood trim, alternative type 302  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,441
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 11,885 20,425
Options (change) 11,054 18,997
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $106,310 $68,600
Total Invoice $99,001 $63,863

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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: $35,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,257
Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimS350 BlueTECML350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$106,310$68,600
Adjustments for Features-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,290$68,600
Total Invoice$99,001$63,863
Adjustments for Features-1,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,120$63,863

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

Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimS350 BlueTECML350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$8,990$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8810

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

Model Year20122013
ModelS-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in114.8 in
Length206.5 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.5,038 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested187591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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