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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: $67,195

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $47,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,555

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $43,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $52,690
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $49,002
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 1,950
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500 3,500  
Rear Seat Package 3,000 3,000  
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600 2,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,290    
Premium 1 Package 4,500    
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated steering wheel     225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     600
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Xenon HID headlights     985
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450
Heated front seats     750
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 1,814
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255 3,255  
Rear Seat Package 2,790 2,790  
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418 2,418  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,130    
Premium 1 Package 4,185    
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated steering wheel     209
Illuminated door sill trim plates     558
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Xenon HID headlights     916
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349
Heated front seats     698
Options (change) 20,490 13,700 13,630
Options (change) 19,057 12,742 12,678
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $114,315 $154,125 $67,195
Total Invoice $106,379 $143,402 $62,555

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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: $39,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,505
Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/50-19
Total Price$114,315$154,125$67,195
Adjustments for Features-7,865-10,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,450$144,010$67,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,560$0
Total Invoice$106,379$143,402$62,555
Adjustments for Features-7,319-9,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,060$133,991$62,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,931$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassR-Class
TrimS550S63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Massage, second row seats$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$15,630$17,880$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,865$10,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,319-9,4110

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

Model Year20142012
ModelS-ClassR-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in126.6 in
Length206.5 in203.1 in
Width74.8 in77.1 in
Height58.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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 ft315.2 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

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested127593%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested202576%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested127593%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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-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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

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