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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,705

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $53,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,357

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $50,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelSLSLSLSLGLK
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $35,880
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $33,368
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700
Wood trim     0 0  
COMAND System         1,330
Lighting Package         985
Premium 1 Package         3,200
Leather seating surfaces         1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
iPod integration         375
Proximity key         650
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660
Heated front seats         750
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060   744
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651
Wood trim     0 0  
COMAND System         1,237
Lighting Package         916
Premium 1 Package         2,976
Leather seating surfaces         1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669
iPod integration         349
Proximity key         605
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614
Heated front seats         698
Options (change) 1,840 700 1,840 700 11,950
Options (change) 1,711 651 1,711 651 11,114
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $102,515 $143,275 $140,315 $198,875 $48,705
Total Invoice $95,491 $133,489 $130,736 $185,197 $45,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,671
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelSLSLSLSLGLK
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$102,515$143,275$140,315$198,875$48,705
Adjustments for Features-9,085-11,385-10,435-11,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,430$131,890$129,880$187,390$48,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0
Total Invoice$95,491$133,489$130,736$185,197$45,357
Adjustments for Features-8,463-10,607-9,723-10,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,028$122,882$121,013$174,502$45,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,854$33,985$87,474$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelSLSLSLSLGLK
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGLK350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,625$16,925$15,975$17,025$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,085$11,385$10,435$11,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,463-10,607-9,723-10,6950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20092012
ModelSLGLK
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in108.5 in
Length180.4 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft354.7 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%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%

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