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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: $64,140

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $30,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,707

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $28,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $44,640 $51,645
Premium II Package 2,030          
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050     2,390 2,390
Multicontour front seats         780 780
Lighting Package         890 890
Entertainment Package         1,190  
Comfort Package         1,350 625
Trim Package         1,750 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,400 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)         690 690
Rear side airbags         385 385
Satellite radio         500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         530 530
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,050 1,050
Heated second row seats         1,190 690
Power liftgate         520 520
Proximity key           1,080
Premium II Package 1,888          
Panoramic sunroof 976 976     2,223 2,223
Multicontour front seats         725 725
Lighting Package         828 828
Entertainment Package         1,107  
Comfort Package         1,256 581
Trim Package         1,628 1,116
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         1,302 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear         698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)         642 642
Rear side airbags         358 358
Satellite radio         465 465
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         493 493
Rear air vents with automatic controls         976 976
Heated second row seats         1,107 642
Power liftgate         484 484
Proximity key           1,004
Options (change) 3,080 1,050 0 0 15,365 13,280
Options (change) 2,864 976 0 0 14,292 12,351
Destination 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $94,305 $136,275 $151,325 $202,825 $64,140 $69,555
Total Invoice $87,835 $127,007 $141,004 $188,899 $59,707 $64,771

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,046
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$94,305$136,275$151,325$202,825$64,140$69,555
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-8,900-8,825-2,060-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,305$132,550$142,425$194,000$62,080$67,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,245$48,120$99,695$0$5,215
Total Invoice$87,835$127,007$141,004$188,899$59,707$64,771
Adjustments for Features0-3,472-8,293-8,219-1,918-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,835$123,535$132,711$180,680$57,789$62,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,700$44,876$92,845$0$4,877

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

Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350R500
Body4dr 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
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$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$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$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 warning system  $200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
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  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls    $25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25$25
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,615$11,340$16,515$16,440$9,675$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$8,900$8,825$2,060$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,472-8,293-8,219-1,918-2,105

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

Model Year20092006
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.4,842 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested89092%
Total Not Requested758%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested44085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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