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

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Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $37,900
Base Invoice $28,380 $35,247
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   1,850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,721
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 3,350 16,320
Options (change) 3,018 15,180
Destination 895 925
Total Price $34,745 $55,145
Total Invoice $32,293 $51,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,712
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$34,745$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$52,625
Total Invoice$32,293$51,352
Adjustments for Features0-2,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$49,005

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
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$4,640$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,347

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.5 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in74.3 in
Height57.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.7 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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