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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: $31,825

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $37,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,633

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $35,296

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaGL
TrimSXGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $62,570
Base Invoice $28,380 $58,190
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80 160
Lighting Package   985
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Proximity key   1,140
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67 149
Lighting Package   916
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 430 6,305
Options (change) 358 5,864
Destination 895 875
Total Price $31,825 $69,750
Total Invoice $29,633 $64,929

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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: $32,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,660
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaGL
TrimSXGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/55-19
Total Price$31,825$69,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,825$64,770
Total Invoice$29,633$64,929
Adjustments for Features0-4,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,633$60,293

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaGL
TrimSXGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,636

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in200.6 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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