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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,645

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $36,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,461

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $34,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $47,650
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $44,315
Premium II Package 2,860       7,850
Rear Seat Package 2,920 2,920      
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010     1,050
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Sunshades, second row, power 710        
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Telematics service, such as OnStar         650
Proximity key         1,130
Heated front seats         720
Premium II Package 2,660       7,300
Rear Seat Package 2,716 2,716      
Panoramic sunroof 939 939     976
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Sunshades, second row, power 660        
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Telematics service, such as OnStar         604
Proximity key         1,051
Heated front seats         670
Options (change) 8,675 4,355 425 425 12,120
Options (change) 8,068 4,050 395 395 11,271
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $97,250 $135,230 $148,500 $198,300 $60,645
Total Invoice $90,574 $126,035 $138,376 $184,690 $56,461

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,669
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/55-18
Total Price$97,250$135,230$148,500$198,300$60,645
Adjustments for Features-1,550-5,575-9,675-9,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,700$129,655$138,825$188,700$60,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,955$43,125$93,000$0
Total Invoice$90,574$126,035$138,376$184,690$56,461
Adjustments for Features-1,444-5,196-9,015-8,9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,130$120,839$129,361$175,749$56,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,709$40,231$86,619$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  $0
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Media drive    $15
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
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  
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    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,505$13,530$17,630$17,555$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$5,575$9,675$9,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,444-5,196-9,015-8,9410

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in126.6 in
Length205.0 in203.0 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested136529%

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