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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: $58,235

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250   
Difference: $48,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,228

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250   
Difference: $44,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassGLK
TrimS350 BlueTECGLK250
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,550 $38,980
Base Invoice $86,072 $36,251
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950
Wood trim, alternative type 325 160
Heated steering wheel 490 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Multimedia Package   2,790
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   2,100
Special order charge   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744
Wood trim, alternative type 302 149
Heated steering wheel 456 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 698
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,163
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Multimedia Package   2,595
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,953
Special order charge   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 11,885 18,330
Options (change) 11,054 17,052
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $106,310 $58,235
Total Invoice $99,001 $54,228

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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: $45,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,947
Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassGLK
TrimS350 BlueTECGLK250
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D200hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$106,310$58,235
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,275$58,235
Total Invoice$99,001$54,228
Adjustments for Features-2,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,175$54,228

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

Model Year20122014
ModelS-ClassGLK
TrimS350 BlueTECGLK250
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,265$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8260

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK features.

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

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,674 lb.4,246 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 warning200Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115087%
Total Not Requested16513%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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