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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,705

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $59,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,357

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $54,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLKSLSL
TrimGLK350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,880 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $33,368 $96,395 $130,609
COMAND System 1,330    
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Lighting Package 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 1,180 1,180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated front seats 750    
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 1,000
Wood trim     0
COMAND System 1,237    
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Lighting Package 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 1,097 1,097
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated front seats 698    
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 930
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 11,950 1,880 2,180
Options (change) 11,114 1,748 2,027
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $48,705 $107,705 $146,095
Total Invoice $45,357 $100,318 $136,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,172
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLKSLSL
TrimGLK350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,705$107,705$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-10,510-11,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,705$97,195$134,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$45,357$100,318$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-9,789-10,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,357$90,529$125,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,812

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelGLKSLSL
TrimGLK350SL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$15,625$16,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,510$11,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,789-10,770

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

Model Year20122012
ModelGLKSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.5 in100.8 in
Length178.3 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested965100%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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