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

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

Lowest Total Price: $53,170

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,510

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $6,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLK
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $35,880
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $33,368
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600    
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995   1,780
Lighting Package 950 950   985
Class III trailer hitch 530 530 530  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,950
Heated front seats 720     750
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 570 700
Running boards 650     670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   720
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Premium 1 Package       3,200
Multimedia Package       3,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Proximity key       650
Class II trailer hitch       550
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138    
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855   1,655
Lighting Package 884 884   916
Class III trailer hitch 493 493 493  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,720 1,720 1,814
Heated front seats 670     698
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 530 651
Running boards 604     623
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   669
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Premium 1 Package       2,976
Multimedia Package       2,790
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Proximity key       605
Class II trailer hitch       512
Options (change) 14,585 13,215 2,950 16,415
Options (change) 13,564 12,290 2,743 15,267
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $60,060 $69,890 $93,925 $53,170
Total Invoice $55,917 $65,059 $87,411 $49,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,415
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLK
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/50-19
Total Price$60,060$69,890$93,925$53,170
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,765-5,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,995$67,125$88,485$53,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$29,490$0
Total Invoice$55,917$65,059$87,411$49,510
Adjustments for Features-992-2,574-5,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,925$62,485$82,348$49,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,560$27,423$0

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

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLK
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer  $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,390$9,065$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,765$5,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-2,574-5,0630

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

Model Year20092012
ModelM-ClassGLK
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in108.5 in
Length188.5 in178.3 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height70.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested286572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested286572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1265100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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