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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,710

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $27,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,167

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $25,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350R500ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $87,000
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $80,910
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Entertainment Package 1,190    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 770
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 2,670
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 595
Satellite radio 500 500  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Proximity key   1,080 1,110
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Entertainment Package 1,107    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 716
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Rear side airbags 358 358  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,483
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 553
Satellite radio 465 465  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Proximity key   1,004 1,032
Options (change) 16,935 14,850 5,145
Options (change) 15,752 13,811 4,784
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $65,710 $71,125 $93,020
Total Invoice $61,167 $66,231 $86,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,550
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350R500ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$65,710$71,125$93,020
Adjustments for Features0-225-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,710$70,900$92,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0
Total Invoice$61,167$66,231$86,569
Adjustments for Features0-210-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,167$66,021$85,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,854$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-ClassM-Class
TrimR350R500ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,740$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-852

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.7 in
Length203.0 in188.5 in
Width75.7 in75.2 in
Height65.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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