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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: $58,645

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250   
Difference: $47,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,609

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250   
Difference: $44,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGLKS-Class
TrimGLK250S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,400 $92,550
Base Invoice $36,642 $86,072
Premium 1 Package 3,450  
Multimedia Package 2,970  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Leather Package 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Interior ambient lighting 310  
Heated front seats 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,250 2,450
Wood trim, alternative type 160 325
Heated steering wheel 250 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 950
Proximity key 650  
Premium 2 Package   3,630
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium 1 Package 3,209  
Multimedia Package 2,762  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Leather Package 1,721  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Interior ambient lighting 288  
Heated front seats 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,163 2,278
Wood trim, alternative type 149 302
Heated steering wheel 233 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 884
Proximity key 605  
Premium 2 Package   3,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 18,320 11,885
Options (change) 17,042 11,054
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $58,645 $106,310
Total Invoice $54,609 $99,001

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,379
Model Year20152012
ModelGLKS-Class
TrimGLK250S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/45-18
Total Price$58,645$106,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,645$103,075
Total Invoice$54,609$99,001
Adjustments for Features0-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,609$95,988

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGLKS-Class
TrimGLK250S350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$6,355$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGLKS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.5 in124.6 in
Length178.3 in206.5 in
Width74.3 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,246 lb.4,674 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 Legroom41.4 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 GLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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