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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: $67,485

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $35,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,716

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $33,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassR-Class
TrimS350 BlueTECR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $93,000 $52,690
Base Invoice $86,490 $49,002
Rear Seat Package 3,040  
Heated steering wheel 490 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 600
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,950
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated front seats   750
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,150
Rear Seat Package 2,827  
Heated steering wheel 456 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 558
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,814
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated front seats   698
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,069
Options (change) 8,020 15,470
Options (change) 7,459 14,389
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,000 -1,550
Total Price $102,925 $67,485
Total Invoice $95,854 $62,716

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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: $30,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,412
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassR-Class
TrimS350 BlueTECR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$102,925$67,485
Adjustments for Features-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,850$67,485
Total Invoice$95,854$62,716
Adjustments for Features-4,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,128$62,716

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassR-Class
TrimS350 BlueTECR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$11,980$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7260

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in126.6 in
Length206.5 in203.1 in
Width73.7 in77.1 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 S350 BlueTEC

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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