Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Vehicle Lineup for SIRIUS; SIRIUS Satellite Radio Systems On Most Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

MONTVALE, N.J., and NEW YORK, April 16 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and SIRIUS , the premier satellite radio broadcaster, today announced that Mercedes-Benz USA will offer its new car buyers an integrated SIRIUS system on most 2004 Mercedes-Benz lines.

SIRIUS satellite radio will be available in the fall at Mercedes-Benz dealers nationwide, across all models of C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, M-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class and CLK-class vehicles. Nearly all 2004-model Mercedes- Benz vehicles will be pre-wired in production for the satellite radio system, and the fully integrated audio system will incorporate one new mode button marked "SAT" accessing over 100 channels of commercial-free music and entertainment. Customers at Mercedes-Benz dealerships will be able to choose from a variety of multi-year packages for SIRIUS, including incorporating the SIRIUS service into vehicle financing or lease payments.

"Mercedes-Benz is dedicated to providing our loyal customers with the best products and technologies that add value to their driving experience," said Michelle Cervantez, Vice President of Marketing at Mercedes-Benz USA. "We are pleased to provide our customers with a premium service such as SIRIUS, that will offer Mercedes-Benz owners unparalleled music and entertainment for their drive."

"Mercedes-Benz owners represent an audience that expects high quality and excellence in service, two cornerstones here at SIRIUS," said Doug Wilsterman, Senior Vice President, OEM at SIRIUS. "With the exclusive and supportive partnership we have with DaimlerChrysler and its flagship Mercedes-Benz brand, SIRIUS is strongly positioned to stake our claim as the premier OEM satellite radio provider for new car buyers everywhere."

Why Choose Satellite Radio?

Satellite radio digital broadcasts are available throughout the nation, offering over 100 channels of entertainment with digital-quality sound. When compared to the competition, only SIRIUS delivers 60 streams of 100 percent commercial-free music and original programming in virtually every genre. SIRIUS is the only satellite radio service that offers coast-to-coast programming from world-class news and entertainment sources like NPR and PRI.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, N.J. near New York City, is responsible for the sales, service and marketing of Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. The company has about 319 dealers and employs just over 1500 employees in approximately 20 locations nationwide. MBUSA sold 213,225 vehicles in the U.S. during 2002, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history for the sixth consecutive record-breaking year. Accredited news media can click on http://media.mbusa.com/ for the latest press information and photos on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS is the only satellite radio service bringing listeners 100 streams of the best music and entertainment coast-to-coast. SIRIUS offers 60 music streams with no commercials, along with 40 world-class sports, news and entertainment streams for a monthly subscription fee of $12.95. Stream Jockeys create and deliver uncompromised music in virtually every genre to our listeners 24 hours a day. Accredited Click on www.SIRIUS.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to find a SIRIUS retailer or car dealer in your area.