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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: $111,715

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $48,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $103,958

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $44,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimAMG S63ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $144,700 $94,990
Base Invoice $134,571 $88,341
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,100
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Heated second row seats 620 620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 1,970
Wood trim, alternative type 800 1,600
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Synthetic suede headliner   1,920
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,953
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Heated second row seats 577 577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 1,832
Wood trim, alternative type 744 1,488
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651  
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Synthetic suede headliner   1,786
Options (change) 14,435 15,850
Options (change) 13,427 14,742
Destination 925 875
Total Price $160,060 $111,715
Total Invoice $148,923 $103,958

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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 ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,550
Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimAMG S63ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20265/45-20
Total Price$160,060$111,715
Adjustments for Features-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$156,390$111,715
Total Invoice$148,923$103,958
Adjustments for Features-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$145,508$103,958

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassM-Class
TrimAMG S63ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,790$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4150

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassM-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in114.8 in
Length206.5 in189.1 in
Width74.8 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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