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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $38,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $35,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSXAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $28,380 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Universal garage door opener 350        
Technology Package 3,000        
Limited Package 2,100        
Remote start 425        
Premium 3 Package   5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Heated steering wheel   250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
designo Package     4,200    
Universal garage door opener 291        
Technology Package 2,727        
Limited Package 1,925        
Remote start 353        
Premium 3 Package   4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Heated steering wheel   233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
designo Package     3,906    
Options (change) 5,875 10,000 12,210 4,470 4,470
Options (change) 5,296 9,301 11,356 4,157 4,157
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $37,270 $78,745 $75,820 $108,015 $115,165
Total Invoice $34,571 $73,304 $70,297 $100,524 $107,173

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,595
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSXAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$37,270$78,745$75,820$108,015$115,165
Adjustments for Features0-7,995-8,770-8,695-9,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$70,750$67,050$99,320$105,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$32,270$38,770
Total Invoice$34,571$73,304$70,297$100,524$107,173
Adjustments for Features0-7,443-8,131-8,092-8,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$65,861$62,166$92,432$98,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,695$0$30,266$36,311

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOptimaGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSXAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200
Approach detection$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Total Value of Features$4,015$12,010$12,785$12,710$13,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,995$8,770$8,695$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,443-8,131-8,092-8,696

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.8 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.8 in
Height57.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.980.3 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 GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested267559%
Total Not Requested182541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested267559%
Total Not Requested182541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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