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

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

Lowest Total Price: $53,665

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $42,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,975

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $39,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLKGLK
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $38,590 $37,090
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $35,889 $34,494
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750          
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010        
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290
Leather Package         2,100 2,100
Premium 1 Package         3,450 3,450
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790
Driver Assistance Package         2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
Proximity key         650 650
Heated front seats         750 750
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698          
Panoramic sunroof 939 939        
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200
Leather Package         1,953 1,953
Premium 1 Package         3,209 3,209
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595
Driver Assistance Package         2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670
Proximity key         605 605
Heated front seats         698 698
Options (change) 7,895 4,285 425 425 15,670 15,670
Options (change) 7,342 3,984 395 395 14,576 14,576
Destination 875 875 875 875 905 905
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $96,470 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $55,165 $53,665
Total Invoice $89,848 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690 $51,370 $49,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,260
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLKGLK
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$96,470$135,160$148,500$198,300$55,165$53,665
Adjustments for Features-860-5,110-8,860-8,785-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,610$130,050$139,640$189,515$53,465$53,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,440$44,030$93,905$0$200
Total Invoice$89,848$125,969$138,376$184,690$51,370$49,975
Adjustments for Features-801-4,763-8,256-8,182-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,047$121,206$130,120$176,508$49,787$49,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,159$41,073$87,461$0$188

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

Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLKGLK
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$7,240$11,490$15,240$15,165$8,080$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$5,110$8,860$8,785$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-801-4,763-8,256-8,182-1,5830

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

Model Year20082013
ModelS-ClassGLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in108.5 in
Length205.0 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in74.3 in
Height58.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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