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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,755

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $15,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,847

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $14,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelGLGLSLKSLK
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $39,525 $50,964
Premium II Package 8,650      
Leather seating surfaces 2,130   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750      
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Wood trim     990 990
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Analog clock     250 250
Glass roof panel(s)     500 500
Proximity key     650 650
Premium II Package 8,044      
Leather seating surfaces 1,981   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 651 651
Adaptive dampers - electrical 698      
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Wood trim     921 921
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Analog clock     233 233
Glass roof panel(s)     465 465
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 12,820 570 13,380 12,610
Options (change) 11,923 530 12,447 11,731
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $71,895 $82,745 $56,755 $68,285
Total Invoice $66,924 $77,014 $52,847 $63,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,275
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelGLGLSLKSLK
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp V8382hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$71,895$82,745$56,755$68,285
Adjustments for Features-3,010-4,0350-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,885$78,710$56,755$67,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,825$0$10,380
Total Invoice$66,924$77,014$52,847$63,570
Adjustments for Features-2,802-3,7560-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,122$73,258$52,847$62,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,136$0$9,652

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelGLGLSLKSLK
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manual  $150 
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,305$12,330$8,295$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$4,035$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,802-3,7560-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092012
ModelGLSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.1 in95.7 in
Length200.6 in162.8 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested361566%
Total Not Requested186534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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