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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: $50,110

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $45,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,663

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $42,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelGLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLK350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,500 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $33,015 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Leather seating surfaces 1,780        
Lighting Package 985        
Premium 1 Package 3,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Multimedia Package 3,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Heated front seats 750        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 950 950 950 950
Proximity key 1,140        
Premium II Package   2,030      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655        
Lighting Package 916        
Premium 1 Package 2,976        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Multimedia Package 2,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669        
Heated front seats 698        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 884 884 884 884
Proximity key 1,060        
Premium II Package   1,888      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof   976 976    
Options (change) 13,735 4,455 2,425 1,375 1,375
Options (change) 12,773 4,143 2,255 1,279 1,279
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $50,110 $95,680 $137,650 $152,700 $204,200
Total Invoice $46,663 $89,114 $128,286 $142,283 $190,178

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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: $42,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,880
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelGLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLK350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$50,110$95,680$137,650$152,700$204,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-7,210-12,310-12,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,110$92,920$130,440$140,390$191,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,520$47,470$99,045
Total Invoice$46,663$89,114$128,286$142,283$190,178
Adjustments for Features0-2,571-6,720-11,470-11,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,663$86,543$121,566$130,813$178,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,023$44,270$92,240

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

Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelGLKS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGLK350S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $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 warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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
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
Rear bumper protector$40    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive$15    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors $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
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
Memory system, passenger seat $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,930$6,690$11,140$16,240$16,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$7,210$12,310$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,571-6,720-11,470-11,395

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

Model Year20112009
ModelGLKS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.5 in124.6 in
Length178.3 in205.0 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,466 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft316.3 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
Compass0No
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested122597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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