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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: $51,950

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $44,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,375

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $41,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassGLK
TrimS550S63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $35,880
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $33,368
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 1,950
Premium 1 Package     3,200
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Multimedia Package     3,000
Lighting Package     985
Heated front seats     750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Proximity key     650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 1,814
Premium 1 Package     2,976
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Multimedia Package     2,790
Lighting Package     916
Heated front seats     698
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Proximity key     605
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 15,195
Options (change) 2,465 2,465 14,132
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $96,475 $143,075 $51,950
Total Invoice $89,787 $133,125 $48,375

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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: $40,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,713
Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassGLK
TrimS550S63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20235/50-19
Total Price$96,475$143,075$51,950
Adjustments for Features-3,975-8,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,500$134,275$51,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0
Total Invoice$89,787$133,125$48,375
Adjustments for Features-3,699-8,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,088$124,937$48,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,849$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassGLK
TrimS550S63 AMGGLK350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,165$13,990$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$8,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,699-8,1880

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

Model Year20142012
ModelS-ClassGLK
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in108.5 in
Length206.5 in178.3 in
Width74.8 in72.4 in
Height58.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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 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, leather250No
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1265100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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