The Dealer Ordering Guide for the 2009 ML has been released! All of this information is still subject to change before launch. The ML350, 550 and 63 are scheduled for release in “July 08.”

Metallic Paint $720
Full Leather Seating Package $1995
Leather upholstery
Wood/leather multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
Burl Walnut wood trim
Interior Premium Lighting Package
Lighting Package $950
Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination
Headlamp washing system
Corner-illuminating fog lamps
LED tail lamps
P01 Package $3850
Rear view camera
COMAND system with hard-drive navigation
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
HD Digital Radio&reg
iPod/MP3 media interface cable
Harman/Kardon LOGIC7&reg surround-sound system with Dolby digital 5.1
40GB hard-drive with GPS navigation
4GB hard-drive with Music Register for download of MP3 files
Enhanced voice control for audio, telephone, and navigation
Gracenote&reg media database
Power liftgate
115V AC power outlet
(MSRP value of options if available separately: $4,510)
P02 Package $6600
All components of P01 plus
Parktronic
Power memory passenger seat with power lumbar support
Auto-dimming mirrors
Power driver seat with memory package
Power steering column
Power folding mirrors
Keyless-Go (includes chrome door handles)
(MSRP value of options if available separately: $8,130)
Heating Package $1390
Heated leather multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
Heated rear seats
Heated front seats
Air Suspension with adaptive damping system (ADS II)$1,600
Trailer Hitch (class III) $530
3-Zone automatic Climate Control $770
21″ AMG 5-Spoke Wheel $1,550 (ML63 only)
Stainless Steel Running Boards with rubber studs $650
Rear Seat Entertainment system $1,850
All new rear seat entertainment with dual source DVD, larger video screens, wireless headphones and 2 remote controls.
Heated Front Seats $720

Many of these options are standard on the ML63. This pricing is mostly for the ML350, ML550 and the ML320 BlueTEC.

Model Year 2009 ML-Class Standard Features:
ML350 – Standard Equipment
19″ 5-spoke alloy wheels
New front bumper design with new grille
New rear bumper design with integrated rear reflectors
New headlamp design
4-way power lumbar support in driver seat
New redesigned multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Wood storage tray located below climate control (formerly standard with Burl Walnut
Pre-safe&reg
Rear door child safety locks
New standard COMAND unit includes:
6.5-inch color display
Bluetooth interface for hands-free calling
In-dash 6-disc DVD/CD changer
Auxiliary input jack (in glovebox)
In-dash SD memory card reader
DVD video/audio player
AM/FM/WB radio CD player – MP3 capable
Rain sensor
Larger exterior mirrors
New seat pattern and new interior door panel design
Stainless steel skid plate
ML320 BlueTEC – Standard Equipment

All standard equipment on the ML350
19″ 5-spoke alloy wheels with run-flat tires – (no spare tire see: AdBlue tank)
50-state available BlueTEC clean diesel

ML550 – Standard Equipment
All standard equipment on the ML350
19″ AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels
Stainless steel running boards with rubber studs
New brushed aluminum roof rails and chrome beltline molding
New unique front and rear styling

ML63 AMG – Standard Equipment

All standard equipment on the ML350
P02 Package
Lighting Package
Air suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS II)
20″ AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels
AMG premium leather with Burl Walnut trim
AMG premium leather dashboard
Redesigned AMG sport steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
Multicontour front seats
Heated and active ventilated front seats
New brushed aluminum roof rails
New unique front and rear styling

Despite a downturn in the SUV market in the last few months, ML sales have actually been up year over year. This vehicle is a great balance of SUV capablilty with a reasonable size and luxury. The 2009 will just improve on an already popular vehicle.

Release date and final pricing for the 09’s is not yet available but I will let you know when it is.