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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: $50,410

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $23,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,942

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $22,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimGLK350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,880 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $33,368 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Lighting Package 985      
Leather seating surfaces 1,780      
Premium 1 Package 3,200 3,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Multimedia Package 3,000      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats 750      
Rear spoiler 410      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 800 800  
Proximity key 650      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Lighting Package 916      
Leather seating surfaces 1,655      
Premium 1 Package 2,976 3,023    
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Multimedia Package 2,790      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Heated front seats 698      
Rear spoiler 381      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 744 744  
Proximity key 605      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Options (change) 13,655 6,400 5,740 3,740
Options (change) 12,699 5,952 5,338 3,478
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $50,410 $74,225 $80,765 $112,465
Total Invoice $46,942 $69,094 $75,176 $104,657

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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: $20,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,015
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimGLK350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,410$74,225$80,765$112,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-4,585-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,410$70,855$76,180$104,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,325$33,200
Total Invoice$46,942$69,094$75,176$104,657
Adjustments for Features0-3,137-4,268-7,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,942$65,957$70,908$96,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,951$30,874

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGLKCLSCLSCLS
TrimGLK350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,780$9,150$10,365$14,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$4,585$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,137-4,268-7,826

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

Model Year20122016
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.4,035 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested102555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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