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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: $52,060

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $46,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,477

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $42,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLK
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $35,500
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $33,015
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 1,350     700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450     1,950
Lighting Package             985
Multimedia Package             3,000
Premium 1 Package             3,200
Leather seating surfaces             1,780
Obstacle detection, rear             800
Metallic paint (extra cost)             720
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660
Heated front seats             750
Proximity key             1,140
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 1,256     651
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278     1,814
Lighting Package             916
Multimedia Package             2,790
Premium 1 Package             2,976
Leather seating surfaces             1,655
Obstacle detection, rear             744
Metallic paint (extra cost)             669
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614
Heated front seats             698
Proximity key             1,060
Options (change) 4,490 4,490 4,490 4,890 0 0 15,685
Options (change) 4,176 4,176 4,176 4,548 0 0 14,587
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $98,215 $98,915 $100,865 $146,065 $162,975 $213,875 $52,060
Total Invoice $91,472 $92,123 $93,936 $135,972 $151,810 $199,112 $48,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,562
Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLK
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/50-19
Total Price$98,215$98,915$100,865$146,065$162,975$213,875$52,060
Adjustments for Features-2,685-4,385-2,635-8,485-14,235-14,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,530$94,530$98,230$137,580$148,740$199,640$52,060
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$43,050$54,210$105,110$0
Total Invoice$91,472$92,123$93,936$135,972$151,810$199,112$48,477
Adjustments for Features-2,501-4,084-2,454-7,899-13,260-13,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,971$88,039$91,482$128,073$138,550$185,860$48,477
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,443$40,034$50,511$97,821$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLK
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails      $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$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
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive      $15
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical      $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$8,940$7,190$13,040$18,790$18,790$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$4,385$2,635$8,485$14,235$14,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,501-4,084-2,454-7,899-13,260-13,2520

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

Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassGLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in108.5 in
Length206.5 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,035 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 in41.8 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 GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested125099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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