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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,072

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $37,900
Base Invoice $24,760 $35,247
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750
Heated front seats   750
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,721
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 7,650 13,150
Options (change) 6,822 12,232
Destination 750 925
Total Price $34,900 $51,975
Total Invoice $32,332 $48,404

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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: $14,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,781
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$34,900$51,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$49,515
Total Invoice$32,332$48,404
Adjustments for Features0-2,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$46,113

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122015
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
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,291

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.5 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in74.3 in
Height57.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.454.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested93031%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

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