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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,115

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,738

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLKSLKSLK
TrimGLK350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,880 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $33,368 $39,525 $50,964
Premium 1 Package 3,200 2,590 2,590
Lighting Package 985 1,090 1,090
COMAND System 1,330    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970 970
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Rear spoiler 410 375 375
Proximity key 650 650 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700
Heated front seats 750    
iPod integration 375    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Dynamic Handling Package   990 990
Special order charge   250 250
Wood trim   990 990
Premium 1 Package 2,976 2,409 2,409
Lighting Package 916 1,014 1,014
COMAND System 1,237    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902 902
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 716  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Rear spoiler 381 349 349
Proximity key 605 605 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651
Heated front seats 698    
iPod integration 349    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Dynamic Handling Package   921 921
Special order charge   233 233
Wood trim   921 921
Options (change) 12,360 13,005 12,235
Options (change) 11,495 12,098 11,382
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $49,115 $56,380 $67,910
Total Invoice $45,738 $52,498 $63,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLKSLKSLK
TrimGLK350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine268hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,115$56,380$67,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,730-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,115$52,650$63,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380
Total Invoice$45,738$52,498$63,221
Adjustments for Features0-3,473-4,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,738$49,025$58,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelGLKSLKSLK
TrimGLK350SLK250SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$9,020$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,730$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,473-4,543

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

Model Year20122012
ModelGLKSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.5 in95.7 in
Length178.3 in162.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft310.1 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 outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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