Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $68,230

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $33,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,513

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $31,451

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112008
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 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $42,100
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $39,153
Rear Seat Package 3,040 3,040 3,040      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 1,350     550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450     2,670
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0  
Wood trim, alternative type 325          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750        
CD changer, remote           450
Premium III Package           11,250
Full Leather Seating Package           2,200
Heating Package           1,370
Lighting Package           910
Adaptive cruise control           2,200
Proximity key           1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench           650
Voice control for nav and audio           510
iPod integration           375
Sunshades, second row           300
Metallic paint (extra cost)           710
Rear Seat Package 2,827 2,827 2,827      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 1,256     512
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278     2,483
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0  
Wood trim, alternative type 302          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698        
CD changer, remote           418
Premium III Package           10,462
Full Leather Seating Package           2,046
Heating Package           1,274
Lighting Package           846
Adaptive cruise control           2,046
Proximity key           1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench           604
Voice control for nav and audio           474
iPod integration           349
Sunshades, second row           279
Metallic paint (extra cost)           660
Options (change) 9,095 8,770 7,930 0 0 25,255
Options (change) 8,459 8,157 7,375 0 0 23,485
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $101,970 $104,295 $147,805 $161,525 $211,975 $68,230
Total Invoice $94,964 $97,127 $137,590 $150,462 $197,345 $63,513

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz R-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $34,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,010
Model Year201120112011201120112008
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 V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/55-18
Total Price$101,970$104,295$147,805$161,525$211,975$68,230
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,725-9,500-9,600-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,970$104,195$142,080$152,025$202,375$67,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$40,110$50,055$100,405$0
Total Invoice$94,964$97,127$137,590$150,462$197,345$63,513
Adjustments for Features0-93-5,329-8,849-8,937-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,964$97,034$132,261$141,613$188,408$62,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$37,297$46,649$93,444$0

Return to top

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

Model Year201120112011201120112008
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$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $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 collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Lane departure prevention   $150$150 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera  $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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
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$150 
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300    $300
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
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$8,140$13,765$17,540$17,640$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,725$9,500$9,600$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-5,329-8,849-8,937-559

Return to top

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

Model Year20112008
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested574083%
Total Not Requested120017%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.