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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,410

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,942

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $1,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelGLKC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLK350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,880 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $33,368 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium 1 Package 3,200          
Multimedia Package 3,000 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Leather seating surfaces 1,780          
Lighting Package 985          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 750          
Rear spoiler 410 350 350      
Proximity key 650          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Interior Package   2,880 2,880      
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250 250
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Premium 1 Package 2,976          
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Leather seating surfaces 1,655          
Lighting Package 916          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 698          
Rear spoiler 381 326 326      
Proximity key 605          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Interior Package   2,678 2,678      
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233 233
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 13,655 12,435 12,435 11,575 9,525 6,660
Options (change) 12,699 11,565 11,565 10,765 8,858 6,194
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $50,410 $52,310 $54,807 $63,300 $75,700 $80,835
Total Invoice $46,942 $48,714 $50,753 $58,934 $70,466 $75,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $379
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelGLKC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLK350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$50,410$52,310$54,807$63,300$75,700$80,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-3,835-5,035-3,985-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,410$50,000$50,972$58,265$71,715$76,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150
Total Invoice$46,942$48,714$50,753$58,934$70,466$75,242
Adjustments for Features0-2,151-3,551-4,688-3,709-4,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,942$46,563$47,202$54,246$66,757$70,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$639$7,683$20,194$24,318

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelGLKC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLK350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear bumper protector$40     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,115$7,425$8,950$10,150$9,100$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310$3,835$5,035$3,985$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,151-3,551-4,688-3,709-4,361

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122016
ModelGLKC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in111.8 in
Length178.3 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested106584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested145066%
Total Not Requested75034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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