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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $204,670

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG   
Difference: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $190,615

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG   
Difference: $8,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassS-Class
TrimS65 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $210,900 $198,950
Base Invoice $196,137 $185,024
Heated steering wheel 0 470
iPod integration   425
Illuminated door sill trim plates   950
Heated steering wheel 0 437
iPod integration   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884
Options (change) 0 1,845
Options (change) 0 1,716
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $213,875 $204,670
Total Invoice $199,112 $190,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,518
Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassS-Class
TrimS65 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine621hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-20
Total Price$213,875$204,670
Adjustments for Features-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,675$204,670
Total Invoice$199,112$190,615
Adjustments for Features-2,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$196,133$190,615

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Features Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassS-Class
TrimS65 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Total Value of Features$4,350$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9790

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassS-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase124.6 in124.6 in
Length206.5 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft316.3 ft3

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