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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,920

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $11,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,955

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelGLK1-Series1-Series
TrimGLK350128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,500 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $33,015 $26,490 $32,290
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
Universal Media Interface 1,290    
Lighting Package 985    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
COMAND System 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 800 350 350
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Proximity key 1,140 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Rear spoiler 410    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   800  
iPod integration   400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
Universal Media Interface 1,200    
Lighting Package 916    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
COMAND System 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 744 320 320
Heated front seats 698 455 455
Proximity key 1,060 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Rear spoiler 381    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   730  
iPod integration   365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 13,885 9,495 8,395
Options (change) 12,913 8,640 7,640
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $50,260 $38,920 $44,120
Total Invoice $46,803 $35,955 $40,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,305
Model Year201120082008
ModelGLK1-Series1-Series
TrimGLK350128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$50,260$38,920$44,120
Adjustments for Features-3,8050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,455$38,920$43,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$46,803$35,955$40,755
Adjustments for Features-3,5430-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,260$35,955$40,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,569

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120082008
ModelGLK1-Series1-Series
TrimGLK350128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,130$2,325$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5430-231

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelGLK1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in104.7 in
Length178.3 in171.7 in
Width72.4 in68.8 in
Height66.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.7 ft310.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested310592%
Total Not Requested2758%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested280591%
Total Not Requested2759%

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