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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: $8,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,510

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $7,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLK
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590 $35,880
Base Invoice $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109 $33,368
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000 4,000   3,200
Lighting Package 985 985 985   985
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780   1,780
Obstacle detection, rear 800 800 800   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   720
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140   650
Running boards 670 670     670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 580 580 580 700
Heated front seats 750 750     750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550 550  
Multimedia Package         3,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660
Class II trailer hitch         550
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720 3,720   2,976
Lighting Package 916 916 916   916
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655   1,655
Obstacle detection, rear 744 744 744   744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   669
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060   605
Running boards 623 623     623
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 539 539 539 651
Heated front seats 698 698     698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512 512  
Multimedia Package         2,790
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614
Class II trailer hitch         512
Options (change) 13,925 13,925 12,505 3,080 16,415
Options (change) 12,951 12,951 11,630 2,865 15,267
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $61,290 $70,590 $70,970 $96,545 $53,170
Total Invoice $57,062 $65,711 $66,064 $89,849 $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: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,933
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLK
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7B8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8440, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20235/50-19
Total Price$61,290$70,590$70,970$96,545$53,170
Adjustments for Features-665-3,165-2,365-5,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,625$67,425$68,605$91,055$53,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$7,980$30,430$0
Total Invoice$57,062$65,711$66,064$89,849$49,510
Adjustments for Features-619-2,946-2,202-5,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,443$62,765$63,862$84,740$49,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,322$7,419$28,297$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassGLK
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000   
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Chronometer   $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$4,540$7,040$6,240$9,365$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$3,165$2,365$5,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-619-2,946-2,202-5,1090

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

Model Year20112012
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 ML450 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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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