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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $34,600
Base Invoice $25,040 $32,178
Limited Package 3,350  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package   3,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Multimedia Package   3,350
Lighting Package   970
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Proximity key   1,130
Heated front seats   740
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Rear spoiler   410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
iPod integration   310
Limited Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Premium 1 Package   2,930
Leather seating surfaces   1,628
Multimedia Package   3,116
Lighting Package   902
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Proximity key   1,051
Heated front seats   688
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Rear spoiler   381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
iPod integration   288
Options (change) 7,700 13,880
Options (change) 7,135 12,908
Destination 800 875
Total Price $35,300 $49,355
Total Invoice $32,975 $45,961

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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: $12,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,114
Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaGLK
TrimSXGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$35,300$49,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$47,345
Total Invoice$32,975$45,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$44,089

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132010
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 window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
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 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.5 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,884 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 in41.8 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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested202567%
Total Not Requested100533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92552%
Total Not Requested84048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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