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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,184

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaGLKGLK
TrimEXGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $39,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $19,255 $36,642 $35,247
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Becker Map Pilot   800 800
Leather Package   1,850 1,850
Premium 1 Package   3,450 3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   750 750
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Becker Map Pilot   744 744
Leather Package   1,721 1,721
Premium 1 Package   3,209 3,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Heated front seats   698 698
Options (change) 3,470 7,570 7,570
Options (change) 3,100 7,042 7,042
Destination 675 925 925
Total Price $24,835 $47,895 $46,395
Total Invoice $23,030 $44,609 $43,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,693
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaGLKGLK
TrimEXGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4200hp I4 D302hp V6
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$24,835$47,895$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,320-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$41,575$41,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$23,030$44,609$43,214
Adjustments for Features0-5,886-4,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$38,723$38,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaGLKGLK
TrimEXGLK250GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$8,995$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,320$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,886-4,303

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in108.5 in
Length189.0 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in74.3 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.054.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
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 sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
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 sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55022%
Total Not Requested192578%

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