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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: $36,150

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $43,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $40,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelOptimaGLGLGL
TrimSX Limited TurboGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $32,963 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Cargo net 50      
Premium 1 Package   4,410    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Lane departure warning   875    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Cargo net 42      
Premium 1 Package   4,101    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Lane departure warning   814    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0
Options (change) 50 12,515 1,960 0
Options (change) 42 11,641 1,824 0
Destination 800 925 925 925
Total Price $36,150 $79,640 $94,185 $123,025
Total Invoice $33,805 $74,132 $87,658 $113,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,257
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelOptimaGLGLGL
TrimSX Limited TurboGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$36,150$79,640$94,185$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,670-11,635-15,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$70,970$82,550$107,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,580$36,445
Total Invoice$33,805$74,132$87,658$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-8,070-10,829-14,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,805$66,062$76,829$99,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,767$33,078

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2014201620162016
ModelOptimaGLGLGL
TrimSX Limited TurboGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,090$13,760$16,725$20,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,670$11,635$15,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,070-10,829-14,408

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20142016
ModelOptimaGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in121.0 in
Length190.7 in201.6 in
Width72.1 in76.4 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested101536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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