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

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

Lowest Total Price: $53,170

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $8,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,510

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $7,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelGLKM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimGLK350ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,880 $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590
Base Invoice $33,368 $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109
Premium 1 Package 3,200 4,000 4,000 4,000  
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Multimedia Package 3,000        
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 580 580 580 580
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Proximity key 650 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Running boards 670 670 670    
Class II trailer hitch 550        
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550 550
Premium 1 Package 2,976 3,720 3,720 3,720  
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Multimedia Package 2,790        
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 744 744 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670 670 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 539 539 539 539
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Proximity key 605 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Running boards 623 623 623    
Class II trailer hitch 512        
Class III trailer hitch   512 512 512 512
Options (change) 16,415 13,925 13,925 12,505 3,080
Options (change) 15,267 12,951 12,951 11,630 2,865
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $53,170 $61,290 $70,590 $70,970 $96,545
Total Invoice $49,510 $57,062 $65,711 $66,064 $89,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,933
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelGLKM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimGLK350ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7B8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$53,170$61,290$70,590$70,970$96,545
Adjustments for Features0-665-3,165-2,365-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,170$60,625$67,425$68,605$91,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800$7,980$30,430
Total Invoice$49,510$57,062$65,711$66,064$89,849
Adjustments for Features0-619-2,946-2,202-5,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,510$56,443$62,765$63,862$84,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,322$7,419$28,297

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

Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelGLKM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimGLK350ML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000  
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,875$4,540$7,040$6,240$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$3,165$2,365$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-619-2,946-2,202-5,109

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

Model Year20122011
ModelGLKM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in114.7 in
Length178.3 in188.5 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.9 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft372.4 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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1265100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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