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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,520

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $29,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,044

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $27,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelGLKCLSCLS
TrimGLK350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $33,015 $66,960 $89,187
Premium 1 Package 3,200 4,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970 970
Lighting Package 985    
Multimedia Package 3,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Proximity key 1,140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 800 850
Rear spoiler 410 400  
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium 1 Package 2,976 4,083  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902 902
Lighting Package 916    
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Proximity key 1,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 744 791
Rear spoiler 381 372  
Heated front seats 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 14,145 7,000 1,820
Options (change) 13,154 6,510 1,693
Destination 875 905 905
Total Price $50,520 $79,905 $98,625
Total Invoice $47,044 $74,375 $91,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,203
Model Year201120132013
ModelGLKCLSCLS
TrimGLK350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,520$79,905$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,520$75,470$95,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,120
Total Invoice$47,044$74,375$91,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,128-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,044$70,247$88,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,713

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120132013
ModelGLKCLSCLS
TrimGLK350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
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 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,515$9,950$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,128-2,825

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
ModelGLKCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in113.2 in
Length178.3 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft315.3 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1265100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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