DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 4 Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for September 2005

-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 175,556 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Increase for September 2005

-- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,552 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase for September 2005

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 193,108 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for September 2005, a 4 percent increase compared to September 2004.

Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 175,556 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 4 percent.

After launching a record nine new models in 2004, the Chrysler Group continues to launch new vehicles at a brisk pace during 2005, including the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander, Dodge Charger and Jeep Liberty CRD. The company is currently shipping to dealers the all-new 2006 Jeep Commander, which has received enthusiastic feedback from the media and great anticipation among consumers.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 17,552, a 1 percent increase compared to the same month last year and the best September sales in its history. In September, the all-new 2006 M-Class, built in Vance, Alabama, continued its strong momentum in the market. Arriving at dealerships this month, the R-Class, which represents a new segment Mercedes calls the Grand Sports Tourer segment, will join the M-Class and double the company's penetration in the fast-growing luxury light truck market. These models will further expand MBUSA's position as offering the widest product portfolio in the luxury vehicle market and the company expects yet another record year.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. September 2005 and September 2004 each had 25 selling days.

       DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through September 2005

                      Month Sales        %         Sales CYTD          %
                     Curr Yr   Pr Yr    Change   Curr Yr    Pr Yr     Change
  CHRYSLER GROUP     175,556   168,744     4%   1,790,672  1,672,295  8%*/7%

  MERCEDES-BENZ USA   17,552    17,445     1%     156,244    157,559     -1%

  DAIMLERCHRYSLER    193,108   186,189     4%   1,946,916  1,829,854      6%

  Selling Days            25        25                229        230
   *Adjusted