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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,701

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaGLC
TrimSXGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $38,950
Base Invoice $28,380 $36,224
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Interior Package   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Multimedia Package   2,330
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,540
Lighting Package   1,390
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Heated second row seats   620
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Interior Package   2,325
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Multimedia Package   2,167
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,432
Lighting Package   1,293
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Heated second row seats   577
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,925 17,380
Options (change) 5,338 16,165
Destination 895 925
Total Price $37,320 $57,255
Total Invoice $34,613 $53,314

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,620
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaGLC
TrimSXGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4241hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$37,320$57,255
Adjustments for Features0-6,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$50,725
Total Invoice$34,613$53,314
Adjustments for Features0-6,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,613$47,233

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaGLC
TrimSXGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$4,415$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,081

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.1 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%
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 GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested144080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%

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