SIRIUS Satellite Radio Factory Installations Available For Mercedes-Benz 2005 Model Year Vehicles SIRIUS System and 14 Months of SIRIUS Service Included for $699

NEW YORK and MONTVALE, NJ - November 17, 2004 - Mercedes-Benz USA and SIRIUS (NASDAQ: SIRI), the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the most compelling commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the availability of SIRIUS as a factory-installed option on select 2005 model-year Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Mercedes-Benz factory installs SIRIUS systems at its three port processing facilities in the United States, and expects to broaden this factory availability of SIRIUS to nearly all 2005 models over the next 90 days

The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of the SIRIUS feature is $699, and includes 14 months of SIRIUS service. The SIRIUS Satellite Radio option being offered by Mercedes-Benz is specifically engineered for their vehicles, and is fully integrated into the Mercedes-Benz audio system. This allows the Mercedes-Benz customer to enjoy digital sound and to view content information, such as song title, artist name, and sports scores on the head-unit display.

Mercedes-Benz drivers can enjoy 65 channels of digital-quality, commercial-free music; the entire NFL game lineup; a comprehensive selection of college sports; and an unmatched variety of comedy, local traffic, weather, news and entertainment programming. Plus, beginning in January 2006, SIRIUS will be the only place to hear famous radio personality Howard Stern.

"Mercedes-Benz is extremely pleased to broaden the availability of SIRIUS throughout its 2005 model year lineup," said Klaus Ulkann, Mercedes-Benz USA Vice-President of Customer Services. "We believe that our customers enjoy the unparalleled entertainment experience of SIRIUS in their new Mercedes-Benz vehicles."

"It has never been easier to get SIRIUS in your Mercedes-Benz, and we are very excited that Mercedes-Benz is offering factory installations on their 2005 model year lineup," said Doug Wilsterman, SIRIUS Senior Vice President, Automotive OEM. "We believe that the compelling SIRIUS programming is the perfect complement to the extraordinary Mercedes-Benz driving experience."