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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $85,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $79,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGL
TrimSXGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $119,450
Base Invoice $25,040 $111,089
Limited Package 3,350  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Limited Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0
Options (change) 7,700 0
Options (change) 7,135 0
Destination 800 925
Total Price $35,300 $120,375
Total Invoice $32,975 $112,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,336
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGL
TrimSXGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$35,300$120,375
Adjustments for Features0-16,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$103,500
Total Invoice$32,975$112,014
Adjustments for Features0-15,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$96,311

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGL
TrimSXGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,025$20,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,703

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in121.0 in
Length190.7 in201.6 in
Width72.1 in76.4 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.493.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested40513%

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