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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,615

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $46,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,063

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $43,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelGLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLK350S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,600 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $32,178 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Premium 1 Package 3,150            
Lighting Package 970            
Multimedia Package 3,350            
Leather seating surfaces 1,750            
Obstacle detection, rear 790            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650            
Heated front seats 740            
iPod integration 310            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 950 950 950 1,350    
Proximity key 1,130            
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Premium 1 Package 2,930            
Lighting Package 902            
Multimedia Package 3,116            
Leather seating surfaces 1,628            
Obstacle detection, rear 735            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604            
Heated front seats 688            
iPod integration 288            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 884 884 884 1,256    
Proximity key 1,051            
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Options (change) 16,140 4,490 4,490 4,490 4,890 0 0
Options (change) 15,010 4,176 4,176 4,176 4,548 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $51,615 $98,215 $98,915 $100,865 $146,065 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $48,063 $91,472 $92,123 $93,936 $135,972 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,209
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelGLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLK350S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$51,615$98,215$98,915$100,865$146,065$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-4,135-2,385-8,235-13,985-13,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,615$95,780$94,780$98,480$137,830$148,990$199,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,700$43,050$54,210$105,110
Total Invoice$48,063$91,472$92,123$93,936$135,972$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-2,268-3,851-2,221-7,666-13,027-13,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,063$89,204$88,272$91,715$128,306$138,783$186,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,443$40,034$50,511$97,820

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

Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelGLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLK350S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250   $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front$150   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper$175      
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive$15      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,555$6,990$8,690$6,940$12,790$18,540$18,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435$4,135$2,385$8,235$13,985$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,268-3,851-2,221-7,666-13,027-13,020

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

Model Year20102012
ModelGLKS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.5 in124.6 in
Length178.3 in206.5 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft316.4 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 liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested242587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested36521%

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