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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: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $41,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaGLGLGL
TrimSXGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $28,380 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Universal garage door opener 350      
Technology Package 3,000      
Limited Package 2,100      
Cargo net 50      
Premium 1 Package   4,410    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Parking Assist Package   1,290    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Technology Package 2,727      
Limited Package 1,925      
Cargo net 42      
Premium 1 Package   4,101    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Parking Assist Package   1,200    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 5,500 15,140 4,290 380
Options (change) 4,985 14,082 3,991 353
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $36,895 $81,265 $95,165 $120,755
Total Invoice $34,260 $75,643 $88,570 $112,367

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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: $36,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,211
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaGLGLGL
TrimSXGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$36,895$81,265$95,165$120,755
Adjustments for Features0-7,705-10,370-12,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$73,560$84,795$107,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,235$34,250
Total Invoice$34,260$75,643$88,570$112,367
Adjustments for Features0-7,172-9,651-12,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,260$68,471$78,919$100,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,448$31,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelOptimaGLGLGL
TrimSXGL450GL550GL63 AMG
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
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
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   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
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
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
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
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
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, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,530$13,235$15,900$18,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,705$10,370$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,172-9,651-12,046

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in121.0 in
Length191.1 in201.6 in
Width73.2 in76.4 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 plates100No
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 Requested167561%
Total Not Requested106539%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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