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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: $63,065

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $32,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,711

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $30,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $47,650
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $44,315
Rear Seat Package 2,990 2,990 2,990      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950 950 570
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070     1,050
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450     1,850
Sunshades, second row, power 740 740        
Premium 2 Package   3,570        
Premium II Package           7,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720
Telematics service, such as OnStar           650
Proximity key           1,130
Heated front seats           720
Rear Seat Package 2,781 2,781 2,781      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884 884 530
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995     976
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278     1,720
Sunshades, second row, power 688 688        
Premium 2 Package   3,320        
Premium II Package           7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670
Telematics service, such as OnStar           604
Proximity key           1,051
Heated front seats           670
Options (change) 8,200 11,770 7,460 950 950 14,540
Options (change) 7,626 10,946 6,938 884 884 13,521
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $95,875 $105,245 $144,885 $154,525 $205,975 $63,065
Total Invoice $89,145 $98,009 $135,015 $143,980 $191,829 $58,711

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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: $32,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,132
Model Year201020102010201020102009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/55-18
Total Price$95,875$105,245$144,885$154,525$205,975$63,065
Adjustments for Features-325-3,425-6,800-10,700-10,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,550$101,820$138,085$143,825$195,350$63,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,270$42,535$48,275$99,800$0
Total Invoice$89,145$98,009$135,015$143,980$191,829$58,711
Adjustments for Features-302-3,190-6,337-9,970-9,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,843$94,819$128,678$134,010$181,934$58,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,976$39,835$45,167$93,091$0

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

Model Year201020102010201020102009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$0 
AWD     $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$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$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  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Wiper de-icer$25$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$200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Media drive     $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75   
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$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,655$11,755$15,130$19,030$18,955$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$3,425$6,800$10,700$10,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-302-3,190-6,337-9,970-9,8950

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

Model Year20102009
ModelS-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in126.6 in
Length206.5 in203.0 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 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
16.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.485.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

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 S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
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
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested347574%
Total Not Requested119026%

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