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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,120 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $42,745 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $39,915 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,895 | $63,600 | $65,200 | $89,950 | $119,450 |
| Base Invoice | $18,510 | $59,148 | $60,636 | $83,654 | $111,089 |
| Stability control | 650 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 700 | ||||
| Appearance Package | 700 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Stability control | 580 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 625 | ||||
| Appearance Package | 625 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,160 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 2,340 | 2,340 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,150 | 2,177 | 2,177 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 675 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $24,120 | $66,865 | $68,465 | $90,875 | $120,375 |
| Total Invoice | $22,335 | $62,250 | $63,738 | $84,579 | $112,014 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,225 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,983 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 162hp I4 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/50-17 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $24,120 | $66,865 | $68,465 | $90,875 | $120,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,520 | -8,670 | -16,725 | -21,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,120 | $58,345 | $59,795 | $74,150 | $99,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,450 | $15,805 | $40,730 |
| Total Invoice | $22,335 | $62,250 | $63,738 | $84,579 | $112,014 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,932 | -8,071 | -15,566 | -19,821 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,335 | $54,318 | $55,667 | $69,013 | $92,193 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,349 | $14,695 | $37,875 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | EX | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,225 | $12,745 | $12,895 | $20,950 | $25,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,520 | $8,670 | $16,725 | $21,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,932 | -8,071 | -15,566 | -19,821 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
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