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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: $57,630

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $29,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,664

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $27,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelGLSLKSLK
TrimGL550SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,300 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $79,329 $40,478 $52,289
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 700
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Analog clock   250 250
Proximity key   650 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 651
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Analog clock   233 233
Proximity key   605 605
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921
Options (change) 600 13,180 12,410
Options (change) 558 12,261 11,545
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $86,775 $57,630 $69,560
Total Invoice $80,762 $53,664 $64,759

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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: $25,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,250
Model Year201220142014
ModelGLSLKSLK
TrimGL550SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$86,775$57,630$69,560
Adjustments for Features-4,1350-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,640$57,630$68,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$80,762$53,664$64,759
Adjustments for Features-3,8480-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,914$53,664$63,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,024

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelGLSLKSLK
TrimGL550SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,055$8,920$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8480-1,071

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK features.

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight5,347 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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