cyclerider

My dealer called today with a pleasant surprise. The car I have on order is going to be considerably less than an equally equipped 2006. I was expecting a small increase. No build date announced for mine yet, though.

konigstiger

I noticed mbusa.com posted 07 CLS info, guess the E should follow shortly. The gas guzzler tax is gone for the 550 engine (CLS).

cyclerider

Do you have the 2.65/1 rear axle ratio in yours? It seems to me that it was somewhat lower in 2006 for the CLS. That could explain the gas guzzler tax disappearing.

konigstiger

2.65:1

cyclerider

Apparently the new engine is more efficient as well as 80 hp stronger.

LNL

Did the dealer disclose the actual base prices? Option prices have been out for some time.

Lou

cyclerider

Yes - actual base prices.

jjtoma

Could you pass the MSRP along? (E550)

Thanks

Jim

cyclerider

$59,000

Germancar1

Is that less than less year?

M

amdeutsch

MSRP to MSRP the answer is no. But when you take into consideration that equipment, which was optional last MY is now std, then the answer is yes.

cyclerider

MSRP is $175 less than last year, but optioned the way I ordered mine it is approximately $2500 less than last year. If you choose the sport package, which I did not, it is even more of a difference, since the '07 sport package is a no-charge option. The '06 sport package was $1275.

SPIKES

any idea what the e350 will be. assume about $50500 base plus premium package -
P1 - E350
-DVD Navigation
-SIRIUS Satellite Radio
-Hands-Free Communication System
-Heated Front Seats
-Power-Rear Window Sunshade
$2390.00 plus destination $750.00 = $ 53640.00????

compares to a 2006 car today with premium package at about $49500.00 (heavily discounted summer event)

better to wait for new one? or are my assumptions wrong?

amdeutsch

Base E350 = $50550. Last year S&H was $775; not sure what'll it be for MY07. IAW with the brochure the hands free system requires the "Multi-handset or Bluetooth interface" and is an additional charge on top of the P1 pricing. In addition the brochure shows a higher price for the P1 and the P2 for the E550 than the E350.

HTH

jjtoma

Hi Guys, just stopped at the Tampa MB dealership. Priced a E550
here is the run down. 350 vs 550 P1 price difference is for ventilated seats.($450)

Here is my E550W $59,000

Acess code
723 Pewter
827 Black/Cognac Brown Leather
P02 P02 Premium II Package: DVD Navigation $4,740
287 Split Fold Down Rear Seat $310
289 Wood/Leather Steering wheel $540
297 Rear Side-Window Blinds $340
333 333 Sport Package: 18" 10-twin Spoke All
396 Voice Control $500
413 Panorama Sunroof $1000
881 Electronic Trunk Closer $520
SUBTOTAL $66,950
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $775
GAS GUZZLER $1,300
TOTAL $69,025

This is from NETSTAR

The Gas Guzzler tax is the same as the CLS500 (SL550;$1700)

Package details: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/143658-dealer-info-2007-e-class.html

Jim

ClayJ

Pewter, Black, and Cognac Brown is going to be a really nice combination -

Very nice build, jjtoma.

jjtoma

Clay, thank you

I will take a European delivery in the spring, stay for about
45-60 days. I am treating myself for working 40 years.

It the same color combination as the 50th Anniversary SL550.

A little more info from Netstar about E class availability.

E350 was July 5th
E550 is July 24th
E63 TBD

Germancar1

I know the E550 has standard Airmatic, but what about the E350? Which option package includes airmatic or is it a stand alone option? One last question, does the 07 still have an appearance package that includes airmatic?

M

amdeutsch

IAW the brochure there is no appearence package and no airmatic on the 350.

LNL

Per my dealer, the MSRP for the E320 BlueTec has not yet been announced as the car will not be out until October.

Lou

cyclerider

Correction on my earlier statement - the destination and delivery charge of $775 is not included in the MSRP of $59,000.00 so there is an INCREASE of $600 over last years base price. The 2007 still costs less than the 2006, thanks to the pricing of the P1 and P2 packages, and the sunroof now being standard equipment.

Germancar1

With all the re-packaging of options, Mercedes should really see an even bigger sales increase from July onwards. The E-Class in particular is capable of posting some spectacular sales numbers if the prices are right.

M

amdeutsch

The way MB does it may increase their profitability but IMHO opinion leaves the consumer spending more than they want at times.

For example:
1) You want BIX you will have to buy P2 containing Nav, Keyless Go, etc. = $4290/4740 for BIX if you don't want some of the other stuff
2) You want heated seats you will have to buy P1 = $2390/2840 for heated seats if you don't want some of the other stuff

So, there is a downside to MBs madness trying to emulate the japanese model setup.

Germancar1

True, but they're still a regular production car company at the end of the day so they can't just custom build every E-Class it would be too expensive. I remember when MB didn't have any "packages" at all, just an option "list". The cars were mightily expensive to build that way. They have to streamline the build process if they want to return to profitability.

M

amdeutsch

I agree that the US might be their biggest single market but when you look at all the other ROW variations that streamlining argument doesn't really hold water. I can agree with packages, but when you take some very popular options and no longer make them available as stand alone, or that sirius radio is included with every P1. Now I know MB signed a contract with them but.....

In the end the cars will sell, but once again MB IMHO is not really listening to the customer.