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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: $57,145

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $47,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,214

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $44,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLKGLK
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $39,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $36,642 $35,247
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630          
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950     2,950 2,950
Wood trim, alternative type 325         160 160
Heated steering wheel 490 490 0   0 250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 1,350     750 750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450     1,250 1,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Multimedia Package           2,970 2,970
Premium 1 Package           3,450 3,450
Lighting Package           1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear           970 970
Leather Package           1,850 1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720 720
Interior ambient lighting           310 310
Proximity key           650 650
Heated front seats           750 750
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376          
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744     2,744 2,744
Wood trim, alternative type 302         149 149
Heated steering wheel 456 456 0   0 233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 1,256     698 698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278     1,163 1,163
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014        
Multimedia Package           2,762 2,762
Premium 1 Package           3,209 3,209
Lighting Package           1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear           902 902
Leather Package           1,721 1,721
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670 670
Interior ambient lighting           288 288
Proximity key           605 605
Heated front seats           698 698
Options (change) 11,885 11,560 7,840 0 0 18,320 18,320
Options (change) 11,054 10,752 7,292 0 0 17,042 17,042
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $104,760 $107,085 $147,715 $161,525 $211,975 $58,645 $57,145
Total Invoice $97,559 $99,722 $137,507 $150,462 $197,345 $54,609 $53,214

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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: $44,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,660
Model Year2011201120112011201120152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLKGLK
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$104,760$107,085$147,715$161,525$211,975$58,645$57,145
Adjustments for Features-3,085-3,185-7,035-10,210-10,310-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,675$103,900$140,680$151,315$201,665$56,945$57,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$39,005$49,640$99,990$0$200
Total Invoice$97,559$99,722$137,507$150,462$197,345$54,609$53,214
Adjustments for Features-2,873-2,966-6,549-9,511-9,598-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,686$96,756$130,958$140,951$187,747$53,026$53,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$36,272$46,265$93,061$0$188

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

Model Year2011201120112011201120152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLKGLK
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app     $25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails     $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $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$200  
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$1000     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$8,290$8,390$12,240$15,415$15,515$6,905$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$3,185$7,035$10,210$10,310$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,873-2,966-6,549-9,511-9,598-1,5830

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassGLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in108.5 in
Length206.5 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in74.3 in
Height58.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.454.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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