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Old 11-10-2023, 06:40 PM
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Massage seat availability?

Looking at building a 580, but do not see the option for the massage seating. Am I missing something? TIA...
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Pinnacle Trim (code DX2) has this:
  • 399 - Multicontour Front Seats w/ Massage Function
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Hmmm, thanks Eaton... Wonder why it does not show up in the 'build' function on mbusa.com?
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Hmmm, thanks Eaton... Wonder why it does not show up in the 'build' function on mbusa.com?
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Ahah! Was still thinking it was a solo selectable item... Thanks!
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Ahah! Was still thinking it was a solo selectable item... Thanks!
It used to be a separate line item, like in 2022 at least, that is how I got mine. Love them for long trips. Since they added those trim levels, they likely shifted options to entice you to pick Pinnacle or other trim levels to get what you really wanted in the first place. Marketing.
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Originally Posted by jaxslk
It used to be a separate line item, like in 2022 at least, that is how I got mine. Love them for long trips. Since they added those trim levels, they likely shifted options to entice you to pick Pinnacle or other trim levels to get what you really wanted in the first place. Marketing.
I don't know if it's marketing, or better packaging.
On one hand, a smaller, standardized options list should improve availability.

On the other hand it forces me to take option that I do not want such as the fragrance thingy, which eats up glove box space.

FWIW, I took the options that I specified on my '21, and compared them to the new Pinnacle package. There was about $100 savings through the package. The package included more stuff at a lower price.

I suppose that's true of any package, for any manufacturer, though.

The massage seats are a must have, IMO.
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I don't know if it's marketing, or better packaging.
On one hand, a smaller, standardized options list should improve availability.

On the other hand it forces me to take option that I do not want such as the fragrance thingy, which eats up glove box space.

FWIW, I took the options that I specified on my '21, and compared them to the new Pinnacle package. There was about $100 savings through the package. The package included more stuff at a lower price.

I suppose that's true of any package, for any manufacturer, though.

The massage seats are a must have, IMO.
If you adjust for inflation the past two years, the savings should be more than the $100. I agree massage seats are a must. I turn it on all the time even my 5min drives.

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